Mercedes Benz E Class recalls

What is wrong

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 vehicles. A software calibration number (scn) coding received on the affected vehicles during a recent workshop visit was incorrect. Depending on the model year and model affected, the results of an incorrect scn coding can affect a number of vehicle safety and emission functions including the following types of functions: (1) the fuel gauge readings may be incorrect; (2) a stuck fuel-level sensor may not be displayed in the instrument cluster; (3) the obd system may cause the check engine light to illuminate incorrectly; and, (4) the speedometer may be out of tolerance.

Risk

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.

Remedy

Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 08V303000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sensotronic brake control (sbc) system may prematurely shift to the hydraulic back-up function mode, due to deterioration of the wiring harness connection, or due to premature failure of the hydraulic pump.

Risk

In the hydraulic back-up mode, the driver has braking power sufficient to stop the vehicle, although greater brake pedal pressure is required and the brake pedal travel will be noticeably longer.

Remedy

Dealers will install a bracket and replacement ground wire to the sbc pump unit on all vehicles free of charge. Additionally dealers will inspect and replace the sbc pump unit in sl vehicles produced during a limited production period. The recall began on august 8, 2005. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 05V133000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the electronic monitoring system of the sensotronic brake control (sbc) is designed to monitor the pressure gradient within the high pressure line of the brake system. If an unacceptable pressure gradient is detected, the system will switch, as it is designed to do, into the hydraulic function mode.

Risk

If vehicles are not routinely serviced and have extremely high mileage combined with a high number of brake actuations, or a high brake actuation frequency, the pump motor of the sbc may run out of permissible tolerances, thereby triggering the hydraulic function mode.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the sbc hydraulic unit, replacing it if necessary. The recall began on october 21m 2004. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 04V296000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain passenger vehicles, some seat belt buckles may have a burr on a metal component of the locking mechanism. The presence of the burr could prevent the seat belt from locking under certain circumstances.

Risk

In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat belts. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 03V534000 · Recall details

What is wrong

On certain passenger vehicles, the nut on the bolt which connects the steering gear to the steering coupling may not be tightened correctly.

Risk

The loosening of the nut could result in a slipping of the connection over time, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten the nut on the bolt if necessary. Owner notification began august 21, 2003. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 03V289000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have experienced side air bag deployments in the absence of a crash.

Risk

Inadvertent side air bag deployment could cause personal injury to the seat occupant.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver and passenger door mounted side air bag modules. At the same time, dealers will also inspect the condition of the side air bag module wiring within the doors and replace that wiring if there is any evidence of damage.

Recall number 00V388000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A wrong clamp may have been installed on the window air bag units.

Risk

The window air bag may not fully deploy in a side-impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the window air bag units and, if the wrong or incorrectly installed clamp is found, the entire unit will be replaced.

Recall number 98V256000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The drive belt pulley on the engine can develop fatigue cracks in the metal and break. If the drive pulley breaks, the car would not have engine cooling, battery charging, and/or power steering.

Risk

Loss of these systems can cause the car to over heat, lose power from the battery, and loss of control of the car increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine crankshaft damper-pulley on these vehicles.

Recall number 96V058000 · Recall details

What is wrong

The front passenger metal foot rest can, over time, abrade through the wiring harness under the foot rest causing the wiring harness to short circuit.

Risk

A short circuit can cause the wires to overheat, stall the engine, or inadvertently deploy an airbag, any of these increases the potential for a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install additional wiring harness cable fastener ties and edge protective covering for sharp edges of the metal foot rest.

Recall number 95V031000 · Recall details