Mercedes Benz SL500 owners have reported 36 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Question 1: the sensotronic brake control (sbc) unit, which is a high-pressure "brake-by-wire" hydraulic system. Component a7/3. The component is currently installed in the vehicle and is available for inspection. Read details...
I submitted via fax earlier this week a formal letter to mr. Exler the president & ceo of mbusa and, cc'd mr. King of the NHTSA that included information about known critical safety issued these vehicles had prior to mbusa importing them to the united states. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz Sl500. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the abs warning light would remain displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer astorg Mercedes Benz located at 2908 7th st, parkersburg, wv 26102 who replaced the abs brake compressor. Read details...
I was traveling in trailing a safe distance behind another vehicle at a speed of aabout 35 miles per hour and as we approached s traffic signal, all cars begun to slow for the yellow light in order to prepare for a safe stop. Read details...
I have a 2003 mercedes Sl500 with 52000 miles on it and suddenly the brake warning light came up and the investigation linked it to the sbc hydraulic recall (2005070007). Mercedes had extended the warranty on sbs unit for 10 years and my car is now out of that extended warranty period. Read details...