Two problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at approx. 20-35mph I pressed the brake and almost went to the floor with no resistance. Dashboard indicates red warning "stop" brake defective, stop vehicle with yellow abs warning light. After I pulled over, parked the car and shutting down the engine. . . Warning lights, red emergency "brake" illuminated. As well as, reduced brake effect, start engine and followed by incr braking distance, start engine.
The contact owns a 2003 mercedes Sl500. The contact stated that the abs warning light illuminated on the warning panel. The dealer repaired the abs switch seal and added synthetic hydraulic fluid to the vehicle to correct the failure. One month later, the abs warning light illuminated. On the following day, while driving to the dealer at approximately 20 mph and depressing the brakes, the brakes would not engage. The brake pedal fell much farther into the floorboard than usual. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and slightly crashed into a curb. She then coasted into a parking lot until she was able to engage the emergency brakes and come to a stop. The dealer advised that the vehicle was included in NHTSA recall campaign id number:04v296000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was left with the dealer where she was awaiting a replacement of the hydraulic pump under the recall. The failure and current mileage was 57,000.
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brakes Failed problems | |
| Brake Abs Warning Light problems | |
| Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems | |
| Brake Light On problems | |
| Brake Fluid Leak problems |