Safety Recalls of Mercedes Benz S Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Mercedes Benz S. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mercedes Benz S.

NHTSA Recall #: 08V608000; Nov. 24, 2008

If a radial knuckle fails, the steering control of the vehicle may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Mercedes Benz S
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Recall Summary: Mercedes-benz is recalling 1,515 my 2007 s-class vehicles. The radial knuckle of the front strut may fail. The radial knuckle flaw may occur after significant mileage accumulation combined with exposure to high continuous stress by driving on rough roads. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 08V303000; Jul. 7, 2008

In the event of a vehicle crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that is required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Mercedes Benz C, 2008 Mercedes Benz C, 2005 Mercedes Benz C Class, 2006 Mercedes Benz C Class, 2008 Mercedes Benz CL, 2004 Mercedes Benz Cl Class, 2007 Mercedes Benz CLK, 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK, 2003 Mercedes Benz Clk Class, 2004 Mercedes Benz Clk Class, 2006 Mercedes Benz Clk Class, 2008 Mercedes Benz CLS, 2007 Mercedes Benz E, 2008 Mercedes Benz E, 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class, 2004 Mercedes Benz E Class, 2005 Mercedes Benz E Class, 2006 Mercedes Benz E Class, 2003 Mercedes Benz G500, 2008 Mercedes Benz M Class, 2006 Mercedes Benz M-class, 2007 Mercedes Benz M-class, 2008 Mercedes Benz R, 2006 Mercedes Benz R Class, 2007 Mercedes Benz R-class, 2007 Mercedes Benz S, 2008 Mercedes Benz S, 2004 Mercedes Benz S Class, 2003 Mercedes Benz Sl Class, 2004 Mercedes Benz Sl Class, 2006 Mercedes Benz Sl Class, 2009 Mercedes Benz Sl Class, 2005 Mercedes Benz SLK, 2006 Mercedes Benz SLK, 2007 Mercedes Benz SLK, 2008 Mercedes Benz SLK, 2009 Mercedes Benz SLK
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recall Summary: Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 08V122000; Mar. 19, 2008

The presence of this moisture in combination with the thermal stress during the "reflow soldering" may damage the transistors and prevent them from properly functioning which will increase the risk of crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Mercedes Benz CL, 2008 Mercedes Benz S
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Recall Summary: Mercedes-benz is recalling 3,283 my 2008 s-class and cl-class passenger vehicles. A malfunction may occur on the signal acquisition and actuation module-front (sam-f) transistors. The sam-f is a double transistor that helps control vehicle functions and the lighting of the center console.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Mercedes Benz S Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Nov. 24, 2008   Suspension:front 1,515
Jul. 7, 2008   Electrical System 404
Mar. 19, 2008   Exterior Lighting:headlights 3,283


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Mercedes Benz S Model Years

Model# Recalls
2008 Mercedes Benz S 2
2007 Mercedes Benz S 2