Recall 05V-133
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class and 2 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-133
- Reported
- April 1, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 204,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2005070007 and 2005110001. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz CLS Class 2006
- Mercedes-Benz E Class 2003 to 2005
- Mercedes-Benz SL Class 2003 to 2005