NHTSA recall 08V303000
Electrical System · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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: Dealers will recode the scn free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2008.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2003 Mercedes-Benz G500
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz Slk
- 2006 Mercedes-Benz Slk
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz Clk
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz Slk
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz Clk
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cls
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz Slk
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz Slk
All model years NHTSA lists
2007 Mercedes Benz C, 2008 Mercedes Benz C, 2005 Mercedes Benz C Class, 2006 Mercedes Benz C Class, 2008 Mercedes Benz Cl, 2004 Mercedes Benz Cl Class, 2007 Mercedes Benz Clk, 2008 Mercedes Benz Clk, 2003 Mercedes Benz Clk Class, 2004 Mercedes Benz Clk Class, 2006 Mercedes Benz Clk Class, 2008 Mercedes Benz Cls, 2007 Mercedes Benz E, 2008 Mercedes Benz E, 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class, 2004 Mercedes Benz E Class, 2005 Mercedes Benz E Class, 2006 Mercedes Benz E Class, 2003 Mercedes Benz G500, 2008 Mercedes Benz M Class, 2006 Mercedes Benz M-Class, 2007 Mercedes Benz M-Class, 2008 Mercedes Benz R, 2006 Mercedes Benz R Class, 2007 Mercedes Benz R-Class, 2007 Mercedes Benz S, 2008 Mercedes Benz S, 2004 Mercedes Benz S Class, 2003 Mercedes Benz Sl Class, 2004 Mercedes Benz Sl Class, 2006 Mercedes Benz Sl Class, 2009 Mercedes Benz Sl Class, 2005 Mercedes Benz Slk, 2006 Mercedes Benz Slk, 2007 Mercedes Benz Slk, 2008 Mercedes Benz Slk, 2009 Mercedes Benz Slk.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V303000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.