2003-2009 Mercedes Benz C, Mercedes Benz C Class and others recall: electrical system
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on July 7, 2008. It covers about 404 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 404
- reported
- Jul 7, 2008
- owners notified
- Aug 30, 2008
- related complaints
- 32
Electrical system
- 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
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes Benz C 2007-2008 20072008
- Mercedes Benz C Class 2005-2006 20052006
- Mercedes Benz CL 2008 2008
- Mercedes Benz CL Class 2004 2004
- Mercedes Benz CLK 2007-2008 20072008
- Mercedes Benz CLK Class 2003-2004, 2006 200320042006
- Mercedes Benz CLS 2008 2008
- Mercedes Benz E 2007-2008 20072008
- Mercedes Benz E Class 2003-2006 2003200420052006
- Mercedes Benz G500 2003 2003
- Mercedes Benz M Class 2006-2008 200620072008
- Mercedes Benz R 2008 2008
- Mercedes Benz R-Class 2006-2007 20062007
- Mercedes Benz S 2007-2008 20072008
- Mercedes Benz S Class 2004 2004
- Mercedes Benz SL Class 2003-2004, 2006, 2009 2003200420062009
- Mercedes Benz SLK 2005-2009 20052006200720082009
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 32 complaints about electrical problems.
2007 Mercedes Benz C2008 Mercedes Benz C2005 Mercedes Benz C Class2006 Mercedes Benz C Class2008 Mercedes Benz CL2004 Mercedes Benz CL Class2007 Mercedes Benz CLK2008 Mercedes Benz CLK2003 Mercedes Benz CLK Class2004 Mercedes Benz CLK Class2006 Mercedes Benz CLK Class2008 Mercedes Benz CLS
Questions about recall 08V303000
Is there a recall on the 2003-2009 Mercedes Benz C, Mercedes Benz C Class and others electrical system?
Yes. Recall 08V303000, reported on July 7, 2008, covers about 404 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V303000?
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.
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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