Mercedes Benz Slk 2009
Model Slk made in 2009 by Mercedes Benz got 18 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 28 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to brakes, electronic stability control and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2009
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V303000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 07/01/2004 to 03/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 404 | 08/30/2008 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 07/07/2008 | 07/09/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mercedes-benz recall no. 2008 070001.customers may 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| C1A-091101 | 11/01/2009 | 10034566 | Mercedes benz: reprogram mbrace (n123/4) dialed numbers to hughes. this action applies to new vehicle inventory only. *pe | 12/06/2010 | |
| 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 | |
| LI-47-30 | 03/18/2010 | 10034504 | Mercedes (xentry): engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. magnetic short between armature and pole core due to calibration error at valve and tolerance deviation by supplying manufacturer. this causes the purge valve to jam in the open | 11/22/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| LI-47-30 | 03/18/2010 | 10034504 | Mercedes (xentry): engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. magnetic short between armature and pole core due to calibration error at valve and tolerance deviation by supplying manufacturer. this causes the purge valve to jam in the open | 11/22/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| LI-27-60-P049270 | 04/04/2011 | 10038977 | Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. there are multiple possible fault codes. a piston may be damaged. *rm | 06/29/2011 | |
| LI-27-60-P049270 | 04/04/2011 | 10038977 | Ready | 06/29/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| 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 - 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 - REAR | |||||
| 2008070005 | 08/01/2008 | 10027829 | Mercedes benz: replace rear axle differential in models 219 and 230; model years 2009. the rear differential may have been filled with the incorrect gear oil. *pe | 02/11/2009 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||||
| 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 - 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAKES | |||
| 03/22/2012 | 29657 | 1 | |
| On 3/22/2012 within a few hundred feet of leaving a driveway, the right wheel slowly seized (within 100 feet), abs and esc warnings appeared and the car became immobilized. the car was flat-bedded to the dealer for repair. the right steering knuckle and related wheel/parts were replaced. on 6/23/2012 at about 25 mph, the abs, esc warnings showed, the car pulled to the right on braking. the car was pulled over and parked, and again flat-bedded to the dealer. the left steering knuckle and related parts were replaced. in short, the right steering knuckle failed, at low speed fortunately, and three months later the right failed in the same manner. had these failures occurred at higher speed, they would have presented a serious steering control problem. *tr | |||
| 03/22/2012 | 29657 | ||
| On 3/22/2012 within a few hundred feet of leaving a driveway, the right wheel slowly seized (within 100 feet), abs and esc warnings appeared and the car became immobilized. the car was flat-bedded to the dealer for repair. the right steering knuckle and related wheel/parts were replaced. on 6/23/2012 at about 25 mph, the abs, esc warnings showed, the car pulled to the right on braking. the car was pulled over and parked, and again flat-bedded to the dealer. the left steering knuckle and related parts were replaced. in short, the right steering knuckle failed, at low speed fortunately, and three months later the right failed in the same manner. had these failures occurred at higher speed, they would have presented a serious steering control problem. | |||
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||
| 03/22/2012 | 29657 | 1 | |
| On 3/22/2012 within a few hundred feet of leaving a driveway, the right wheel slowly seized (within 100 feet), abs and esc warnings appeared and the car became immobilized. the car was flat-bedded to the dealer for repair. the right steering knuckle and related wheel/parts were replaced. on 6/23/2012 at about 25 mph, the abs, esc warnings showed, the car pulled to the right on braking. the car was pulled over and parked, and again flat-bedded to the dealer. the left steering knuckle and related parts were replaced. in short, the right steering knuckle failed, at low speed fortunately, and three months later the right failed in the same manner. had these failures occurred at higher speed, they would have presented a serious steering control problem. *tr | |||
| 03/22/2012 | 29657 | ||
| On 3/22/2012 within a few hundred feet of leaving a driveway, the right wheel slowly seized (within 100 feet), abs and esc warnings appeared and the car became immobilized. the car was flat-bedded to the dealer for repair. the right steering knuckle and related wheel/parts were replaced. on 6/23/2012 at about 25 mph, the abs, esc warnings showed, the car pulled to the right on braking. the car was pulled over and parked, and again flat-bedded to the dealer. the left steering knuckle and related parts were replaced. in short, the right steering knuckle failed, at low speed fortunately, and three months later the right failed in the same manner. had these failures occurred at higher speed, they would have presented a serious steering control problem. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 03/22/2012 | 29657 | 1 | |
| On 3/22/2012 within a few hundred feet of leaving a driveway, the right wheel slowly seized (within 100 feet), abs and esc warnings appeared and the car became immobilized. the car was flat-bedded to the dealer for repair. the right steering knuckle and related wheel/parts were replaced. on 6/23/2012 at about 25 mph, the abs, esc warnings showed, the car pulled to the right on braking. the car was pulled over and parked, and again flat-bedded to the dealer. the left steering knuckle and related parts were replaced. in short, the right steering knuckle failed, at low speed fortunately, and three months later the right failed in the same manner. had these failures occurred at higher speed, they would have presented a serious steering control problem. *tr | |||
| 03/22/2012 | 29657 | ||
| On 3/22/2012 within a few hundred feet of leaving a driveway, the right wheel slowly seized (within 100 feet), abs and esc warnings appeared and the car became immobilized. the car was flat-bedded to the dealer for repair. the right steering knuckle and related wheel/parts were replaced. on 6/23/2012 at about 25 mph, the abs, esc warnings showed, the car pulled to the right on braking. the car was pulled over and parked, and again flat-bedded to the dealer. the left steering knuckle and related parts were replaced. in short, the right steering knuckle failed, at low speed fortunately, and three months later the right failed in the same manner. had these failures occurred at higher speed, they would have presented a serious steering control problem. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 09/22/2008 | 533 | 1 | |
| Not a failure, but i noticed a significant labeling discrepancy on my 2009 mercedes benz slk300. the tire label on the driver's door incorrectly lists the oem tire size as 205-55-16 front and 225-50-16 rear. the vehicle in reality is fitted with 225-45-17 front and 245-40-17 rear; these are not optional tires/wheels either - they are the standard size and were listed on the window sticker as such. therefore, it is also not clear to me if the size discrepancy on the label also may mean that the listed tire pressure do or do not apply to my vehicle. *tr | |||