NHTSA Recall 08V405000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V405000; Date: Aug. 14, 2008
A variation in the transmitted values between affected and unaffected sensors can result in one front strut adjusting to a value indicating body movement while another strut does not adjust presenting the driver with an uneven front suspension. This condition may lead to unexpected body movements at the front axle which can adversely influence the vehicle's directional stability and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Mercedes Benz CL215; 2002 Mercedes Benz CL215; 2003 Mercedes Benz CL215; 2004 Mercedes Benz CL215; 2005 Mercedes Benz CL215; 2006 Mercedes Benz CL215; 2007 Mercedes Benz CL216; 2008 Mercedes Benz CL216; 2002 Mercedes Benz S220; 2003 Mercedes Benz S220; 2004 Mercedes Benz S220; 2005 Mercedes Benz S220; 2006 Mercedes Benz S220; 2007 Mercedes Benz S221; 2003 Mercedes Benz SL230; 2004 Mercedes Benz SL230; 2005 Mercedes Benz SL230; 2006 Mercedes Benz SL230; 2007 Mercedes Benz SL230
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 4,564
Recall Summary:
Mercedes benz is recalling 4,564 my 2001-2006 cl-class (model 215), my 2002-2006 s-class (model 220), my 2003-2007 sl-class (model 230), my 2007-2008 cl-class (model 216), and my 2007 s-class (model 221)passenger vehicles equipped with active body control (abc) acceleration sensors on the front struts. These sensors measure acceleration around the z-axis of the vehicle and assure an automatic adaptation of the front struts to maintain a relatively level body position. Variations in the soldering process resulted in soldering points on the board of the abc sensors which may not be within design tolerances. Signals from the affected sensors measuring the acceleration may not be accurately transmitted to the engine control unit.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace, if necessary, the front abc sensors in all potentially affected vehicles. The recall began on September 22, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2008080004. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 22, 2008
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