Recall 05V133000: 2003–2005 Mercedes-Benz SL Class and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 1, 2005

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

204,000vehicles

Model years

2003–2006

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class6 complaints
• 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
• 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL Class2 complaints