Recall 04V296000: 2003–2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 22, 2004

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

143,387vehicles

Model years

2003–2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class45 complaints
• 2004 Mercedes-Benz E Class15 complaints
• 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class9 complaints
• 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL Class9 complaints
• 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL Class3 complaints