Recall 04V-296
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2003 to 2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-296
- Reported
- June 22, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 143,387 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2004 050014.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz E Class 2003 to 2005
- Mercedes-Benz SL Class 2003 to 2004