Mercedes Benz CLS Class, E Class, SL Class (2003-2006): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 05V133000 · Apr 1, 2005 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
204,000
vehicles affected
204,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05V133000
- Date
- Apr 1, 2005
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 204,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Model years
- 2003-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | CLS Class | 2006 |
| Mercedes Benz | E Class | 2003-2005 |
| Mercedes Benz | SL Class | 2003-2005 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 05V133000?
3 models: Mercedes Benz CLS Class (2006), Mercedes Benz E Class (2003-2005), Mercedes Benz SL Class (2003-2005), about 204,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 05V133000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.