Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05V133000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V133000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 204,000 affected units, SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL/HYDRAULIC BRAKE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V133000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2005-04-01T00:00:00
Subject: Sensotronic brake control/hydraulic brake
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 204,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2005070007 & 2005110
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V133000
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