Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
CLS CLASS
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V133000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040301
End Of Manufacture
20050331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
204000
Date Owners Notified
20050808
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20050401
Make Campaign Number
2005070007 & 2005110