2003-2006 Mercedes Benz CLS Class, Mercedes Benz E Class and others recall: service brakes, hydraulic

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on April 1, 2005. It covers about 204,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 204,000
reported: Apr 1, 2005
owners notified: Aug 8, 2005
related complaints: 24

Service brakes, hydraulic

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

Affected vehicles

Mercedes Benz CLS Class 2006 2006
Mercedes Benz E Class 2003-2005 2003 2004 2005
Mercedes Benz SL Class 2003-2005 2003 2004 2005

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about brakes problems.

2006 Mercedes Benz CLS Class 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class 2004 Mercedes Benz E Class 2005 Mercedes Benz E Class 2003 Mercedes Benz SL Class 2004 Mercedes Benz SL Class 2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class

Questions about recall 05V133000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2006 Mercedes Benz CLS Class, Mercedes Benz E Class and others service brakes, hydraulic?

Yes. Recall 05V133000, reported on April 1, 2005, covers about 204,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 05V133000?

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.

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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