Recall 05V133000: Brake SBC Pump Wiring Modification

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Mercedes/CLS Class 2006

Mercedes/SL Class 2005

Mercedes Benz/E Class 2003-2005

Mercedes Benz/SL Class 2003-2004

MANUFACTURER: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V133000 RECALL DATE: March 31, 2004

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 204000

SUMMARY:
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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

REMEDY:
Dealers will install a bracket and replacement ground wire to the SBC pump unit on all vehicles. Additionally dealers will inspect and replace the SBC pump unit in SL vehicles produced during a limited production period. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

NOTES:
Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.