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NHTSA 04V296📅 Jun 25, 2004

2003–2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class & 2003–2004 Mercedes-Benz SL Class recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V296000
Manufacturer recall #
2004050014
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
143,387
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 21, 2004
Built
Oct 1, 2001 – May 31, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Mercedes-Benz recall no. 2004 050014.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V296 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V296?

2003–2005 Mercedes-Benz E Class & 2003–2004 Mercedes-Benz SL Class. 143,387 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.