Mercedes Benz Sl550 2003
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL550.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ |
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NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- LI-58-40 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp is currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years li
- TSB-42-10-109 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components an
- PB-91-60-189 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL: Mercedes: there is a srs warning in the instrument cluster; this may be due to the wss control unit connection being loose or unplugged. No model years listed. *pe
- PB-42-46-102 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Mercedes: vehicle fails star diagnosis test; inspect brake system for air." models 230, 219, and 211. Model years 2003-2009. *pe
- PB-32-50-35C - SUSPENSION: Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level changes shortly after stopping the vehicle, replace the body acceleration sensors. Models 215.3, 220, and 230. Model years unknown.
- PB-46-20-16E - STEERING: Mercedes: leaks at steering gear control head connection to high or low pressure lines or leaks at internal steering lines of control head connection to steering gear housing. Models 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, and 2
- 033008 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Check engine light on / fault codes fC1200 / fC1208 stored in me-sfi control unit. Mercedes-benz model c230, c280, c350, slk280, slk350, clk350, clk550, e350, e550, cls550, s600, and sl550. Equipped with m272 engine or m273 engine. *nj
- 322546 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE: Knocking noise from the front axle area. *kb
- 325029 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage. *tt updated 5/14/09. Models 215, 220 and 230. Model years unknown. *pe
- 470036 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: Mercedes: the fuel level indicated in the instrument cluster does not match the actual fill level. This may be caused by a fault in the fuel level sensor function chain: hydraulic and electrical lines and their connections, rear sam or in
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
|---|
| No | No | N | None | None | 20140311 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz sl500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes abnormally traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 05v133000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but was advised that the recall repair had been previously satisfied. The failure was recurring. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 24,679.