Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #04V296000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V296000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 143,387 affected units, MERCEDES BENZ/SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain vehicles, the electronic monitoring system of the sensotronic brake control (sbc) is designed to monitor the pressure gradient within the high pressure line of the brake system. if an unacceptable pressure gradient is detected, the system will switch, as it is designed to do, into the hydraulic function mode.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the sbc hydraulic unit, replacing it if necessary. the recall began on october 21m 2004. owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V296000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2004-06-22T00:00:00

Subject: Mercedes benz/sbc hydraulic unit

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 143,387

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2004050014

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain vehicles, the electronic monitoring system of the sensotronic brake control (sbc) is designed to monitor the pressure gradient within the high pressure line of the brake system. if an unacceptable pressure gradient is detected, the system will switch, as it is designed to do, into the hydraulic function mode.

Consequence Summary: If vehicles are not routinely serviced and have extremely high mileage combined with a high number of brake actuations, or a high brake actuation frequency, the pump motor of the sbc may run out of permissible tolerances, thereby triggering the hydraulic function mode.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the sbc hydraulic unit, replacing it if necessary. the recall began on october 21m 2004. owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-unx8_7exr_dzxx

NHTSA ID: 04V296000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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