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Build Dates : July 01, 2004 - March 31, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V303000

Date Owner’s Notified: 2008-08-30
Date Received by ODI: 2008-07-07
Date Added to Database: 2008-07-09

Manufacturers Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2008 070001

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 404

Summary:
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.

Consequence:
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.

Remedy:
Dealers will recode the SCN free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2008.

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