Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
CLK
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V303000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20030501
End Of Manufacture
20071130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
404
Date Owners Notified
20080830
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20080707
Make Campaign Number
2008 070001