Mercedes Benz Sl550 2008

Model Sl550 made in 2008 by Mercedes Benz got 8 consumer complains as well as 40 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system.

Sl550 year 2008

Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2008

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
PB-91-60-189	03/31/2009		10029945	Mercedes: there is a srs warning in the instrument cluster; this may be due to the wss control unit connection being loose or unplugged. no model years listed. *pe	07/20/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
325029	03/31/2009	PB-32-50-29A	10016687	Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage. tt updated 5/14/09. models 215, 220 and 230. model years unknown. pe	09/27/2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
SC-2012070002	09/01/2012	SC-2012070002A	10048279	Mercedes: camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine wiring harness will be retrofitted with four adapter harnesses as a precautionary measure. models 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209	12/17/2012
SC-2012070002	09/01/2012		10048279	Mercedes: camshaft adjustment solenoid may leak oil due to settling properties of seal and the engine wiring harness will be retrofitted with four adapter harnesses as a precautionary measure. models 2005-2011 164, 171, 203, 204, 207, 209	12/17/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
LI-05-20-P	05/31/2011		10039256	Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. there could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rm	07/13/2011
LI-05-20-P	05/31/2011		10039256	Ready	07/13/2011
033008	04/24/2008	SB-03-30-08E	10022893	Check engine light on / fault codes fc1200 / fc1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj	10/03/2007
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB-2009020004	03/01/2009		10030665	Mercedes: it has been determined that the tele aid may not function properly as a result of a hardware fault in the tele aid control module. if this condition exists an instrument cluster message of no service and tele aid inoperable will	11/09/2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
LI-88-70	03/06/2011		10041066	Ready	09/19/2011
LI-88-70	03/06/2011		10041066	Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rm	09/19/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT
LI-88-70	03/06/2011		10041066	Ready	09/19/2011
LI-88-70	03/06/2011		10041066	Mercedes benz: the turn signal light on the mirror fogs up due to temperature differences. *rm	09/19/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
470036	05/01/2009	PB-47-00-36B	10016670	Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. this may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in	09/27/2005
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
PB-42-46-102	12/19/2008		10028644	Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air. models 230, 219, and 211. model years 2003-2009. *pe	05/12/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PB-42-46-102	12/19/2008		10028644	Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air. models 230, 219, and 211. model years 2003-2009. *pe	05/12/2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
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
STEERING
PB-46-20-16E	02/27/2009		10028587	Mercedes: leaks at steering gear control head connection to high or low pressure lines or leaks at internal steering lines of control head connection to steering gear housing. models 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, and 2	05/11/2009
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
PB-46-20-16E	02/27/2009		10028587	Mercedes: leaks at steering gear control head connection to high or low pressure lines or leaks at internal steering lines of control head connection to steering gear housing. models 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, and 2	05/11/2009
SUSPENSION
PB-32-50-35C	02/22/2008		10028626	Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level changes shortly after stopping the vehicle, replace the body acceleration sensors. models 215.3, 220, and 230. model years unknown.	05/12/2009
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010		10037408	Ready	05/23/2011
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010		10037408	Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm	05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010		10037408	Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm	05/23/2011
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010		10037408	Ready	05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - TORSION BAR
91.50/142	03/04/2008		10024690	Deployed roll bar can not be lowered manually. model sl550, sl55, sl600, sl65, model year 2008, as of vin f128698. *nj	05/06/2008
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010		10037408	Ready	05/23/2011
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010		10037408	Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm	05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010		10037408	Ready	05/23/2011
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010		10037408	Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm	05/23/2011
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB-2009020004	03/01/2009		10030665	Mercedes: it has been determined that the tele aid may not function properly as a result of a hardware fault in the tele aid control module. if this condition exists an instrument cluster message of no service and tele aid inoperable will	11/09/2009

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
03/01/2009
	Tl-the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz sl550. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the vehicle stalled. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to an authorized dealer where the computer system was repaired. approximately two years later the failure began to recur while driving or stopped. during the recurrences, the vehicle would restart after stalling. the vehicle was towed back to the authorized dealer where they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. sm.
SEATS
09/14/2011	24000
	Driver placed a purse behind the front seat of the vehicle. the vehicle has power seats which operate on a motor. the strap from the purse apparently came in contact with the seat in motion causing smoldering and eventually the seat motor to burn itself out. a fire was avoided due to a fuse causing the motor to stop however the motor while it was operating and prior to the fuse kicking in nearly caused a fire. the seat should be equipped with a contact mechanism ( similar to that in the window and elevator doors or garage doors which causes the seat to stop upon contact. if makeup or other flamable products had been in the bag, there surely would have been a fire.