Mercedes Benz C, C Class, CL, CL Class and 15 more (2003-2009): Electrical system
Recall 08V303000 · Jul 7, 2008 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
404
vehicles affected
404
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V303000
- Date
- Jul 7, 2008
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 404
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2003-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
19 models, 37 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | C | 2007-2008 |
| Mercedes Benz | C Class | 2005-2006 |
| Mercedes Benz | CL | 2008 |
| Mercedes Benz | CL Class | 2004 |
| Mercedes Benz | CLK | 2007-2008 |
| Mercedes Benz | CLK Class | 2003-2004, 2006 |
| Mercedes Benz | CLS | 2008 |
| Mercedes Benz | E | 2007-2008 |
| Mercedes Benz | E Class | 2003-2006 |
| Mercedes Benz | G500 | 2003 |
| Mercedes Benz | M Class | 2008 |
| Mercedes Benz | M-Class | 2006-2007 |
| Mercedes Benz | R | 2008 |
| Mercedes Benz | R Class | 2006 |
| Mercedes Benz | R-Class | 2007 |
| Mercedes Benz | S | 2007-2008 |
| Mercedes Benz | S Class | 2004 |
| Mercedes Benz | SL Class | 2003-2004, 2006, 2009 |
| Mercedes Benz | SLK | 2005-2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V303000?
19 models: Mercedes Benz C (2007-2008), Mercedes Benz C Class (2005-2006), Mercedes Benz CL (2008) and 16 more, about 404 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V303000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.