Mercedes Benz Sl Class 2005

• Recall 36336 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  mercedes-benz recall no. 2005070007 and 2005110001. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2008290 [Canada]: Other
  Certain vehicles equipped with active body control (abc) the sensors on the front struts may not operate within tolerances. As such, the sensor signal may not be accurately transmitted to the electronic control unit (ecu). A variation in the transmitted values can result in one front strut adjusting to a value while the other does not adjust and presenting the driver with an uneven front suspension. This situation could have an effect on the vehicle's directional stability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash with injuries or death. Correction: dealers will inspect and replace affected az-sensors

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• Recall 2005094 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the sensotronic brake control (sbc) unit may contain a pump piston which is out of permissible tolerances. Also, vibrations within the electrical connector may cause a loss of electrical continuity. Both conditions may result in the system reverting to hydraulic function mode. A loss of brake power assist would result in increased pedal effort and extended stopping distance. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the sbc pump unit.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes sl600. While driving approximately 45 mph, the preceding vehicle stopped abrubptly. The contact depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle did not slow down or stop. The contact crashed into another vehicle, and the front air bags failed to deploy. He sustained minor injuries to his face. The vehicle sustained $14,000 worth of damage to the front end. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 34,581 and current mileage was 34,592. Updated 12/10/08 *cn

2005 mercedez benz c230 sport type has a low front end. In florida when you park in a public parking lot the front of the car is against a concrete tire stop. You are going out for the evening with another couple you drop off the 3 people at the door and park against the concrete piece stop. After you leave and all four people get into the car the weight of four people will lower the car so the front end drags over the concrete stop and you back up and shear off the front end. Causing damage in the tune of $$$$ *jb