Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V296000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 10/01/2001 to 05/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 143387 | 10/21/2004 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 06/22/2004 | 06/25/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mercedes-benz recall no. 2004 050014.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 05V133000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 06/01/2001 to 03/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 204000 | 08/08/2005 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 04/01/2005 | 04/05/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mercedes-benz recall no. 2005070007 and 2005110001. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| SB-090930 | 06/05/2009 | 10030964 | Mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years with no mileage limitation. the sbc hydraulic unit extended limited warranty | 12/29/2009 | |
| 2005100015 | 01/01/2006 | 2005100015 | 10018832 | Inspect sbc suction hose, replace if necessary, to improve the brake bleeding process. *tt | 01/18/2006 |
| 424658 | 03/02/2005 | 10014573 | Activation of the sensotronic brake control (sbc) system with das software 02/05. mercedes-benz models 199, 211, 219, 230 my 2003-2006. *tt | 05/04/2005 | |
| 010105 | 10011739 | Voluntary recall campaign sensotronic brake control system. *jb | 01/31/2005 | ||
| 424646B | 08/08/2005 | 424646C | 10008444 | Sensotronic brake control (sbc) bleeding procedure. various including my2005 m-benz e-class and sl-class included. *tt this bulletin supersedes pb42.46/46 dated june 24, 2004. all models. *tt | 07/30/2004 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| SB-090930 | 06/05/2009 | 10030964 | Mercedes: the limited warranty on the sbc hydraulic unit for models 211, model 219 and models 230 was extended from the original 4 years/50,000 miles to 10 years with no mileage limitation. the sbc hydraulic unit extended limited warranty | 12/29/2009 | |
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||||
| TSB-42-10-109 | 06/15/2009 | 10030929 | Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an | 12/22/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/25/2003 | 9132 | 1 | 04/14/2003 |
| The vehicle (2003 mb slk320) was purchased on 4/14/2004 in az and began noticing problems on the drive back to nm. the most significant safety problem involves the transmission, which has been serviced by the manufacturer 8 times without resolution. the vehicle slips in and out of gear at highway speeds. the vehicle has spent a total of over 68 days in the shop for unsatisfactory repairs in a one-year period. to this date, the manufacturer has been uncooperative in resolving these problems forcing me to seek legal services.*ak | |||
| 07/26/2004 | 8000 | 1 | 05/15/2002 |
| Hydraulic brake failure, totally unexpected. car is a marcedes benz sl500, 2003. only 8,500 k. on 6-24-04, mb issued a safety bulletin (nhtsa campaign id no. 04v296000)mb has not notified owners like me. i run a 4-way stop sign and a large pick-up truck was within 1 or 2 feet from hitting me on the drivers' side. iwas able to stop the car about 50 yards after the stop sign. messagge --in red letters in the dashboard-- wich said reduced brake effect. visit workshop.. i was not injured physically, but this was a near death experience. this happened on 7-26-04. the dealer has practically conficated the car and refuses to say much. mb sent a technician from headquarters to check the car but refused to talk to me. needles to say they are evasive and deny there is a problem. only going to the internet ia foun that i am not the only one affected, having, by chance found the information about the defect. luckily there was no injuries, but i want to report this fro tw reasons. no.1: why mb did not notify me of this defect. it is now clear that the sensotronic brake control this car uses is defective, because it requires electrical energy. according to the cars' manual (page 260),the sbc will go into the emergency operation mode and brakes are only applied to the front tires, stopping distance is increased and the driver has to be depressed almos to the floor. in my case i almost stood up to apply pressure and went down to second gaer on the tramnsmission, before the car stopped. no. 2: mercedes benz says in the cars' manual to continue driving with added caution do not exceed sped of 55 mph. are they crazy? the car will not stop in time when driving in a line of cars nor will stop on time when someone is crossing the road. someone is going to get killed or maimed.*ak | |||