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2003-2005 Mercedes Benz E Class and Mercedes Benz SL Class recall: service brakes, hydraulic

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on June 22, 2004. It covers about 143,387 vehicles.

vehicles affected
143,387
reported
Jun 22, 2004
owners notified
Oct 21, 2004
related complaints
23

Service brakes, hydraulic

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints about brakes problems.

2003 Mercedes Benz E Class2004 Mercedes Benz E Class2005 Mercedes Benz E Class2003 Mercedes Benz SL Class2004 Mercedes Benz SL Class

Questions about recall 04V296000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2005 Mercedes Benz E Class and Mercedes Benz SL Class service brakes, hydraulic?

Yes. Recall 04V296000, reported on June 22, 2004, covers about 143,387 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V296000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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