Mercedes Benz Sl Class 2006

• Recall 77368 [USA]: In the event of a vehicle crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that is required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed.
  Mercedes-benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 s-class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. A software calibration number (scn) coding received on the affected vehicles during a recent workshop visit was incorrect. Depending on the model year and model affected, the results of an incorrect scn coding can affect a number of vehicle safety and emission functions including the following types of functions: (1) the fuel gauge readings may be incorrect; (2) a stuck fuel-level sensor may not be displayed in the instrument cluster; (3) the obd system may cause the check engine light to illuminate incorrectly; and, (4) the speedometer may be out of tolerance.
  dealers will recode the scn free of charge. The recall began on august 30, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
  mercedes-benz recall no. 2008 070001.Customers may 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.

• 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

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.

I was driving a 2006 sl65. The car had an electronic braking system. Thus, the brake pedal was connected to a sensor which was connected to a pump which turned the brakes on. Something failed. There were no brakes! Luckily i did not crash despite being on a chicago city street. I was probably on the only street where i would not have crashed. There was a prior recall on older sls for this problem that was supposedly remedied but this should be a never event. This should be investigated. I got rid of the car immediately and the dealer bought it back, but the car was sold again. It is a low volume car and there might be crashes or fatalities. *tr