Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
SL CLASS
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V296000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20011001
End Of Manufacture
20040531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
143387
Date Owners Notified
20041021
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20040622
Make Campaign Number
2004050014