2008 Mercedes-Benz CL & 2008 Mercedes-Benz S recall: lights
⚠️ What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 3,283 my 2008 s-class and cl-class passenger vehicles. A malfunction may occur on the signal acquisition and actuation module-front (sam-f) transistors. The sam-f is a double transistor that helps control vehicle functions and the lighting of the center console. Incorrect storage of the transistors LED the transistors to be exposed to excess humidity.
💥 The risk
The presence of this moisture in combination with the thermal stress during the "reflow soldering" may damage the transistors and prevent them from properly functioning which will increase the risk of crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace all potentially affected sam free of charge. The recall began on may 2, 2008. Owner may 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
- 08V122000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2008030005
- Manufacturer
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 3,283
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 2, 2008
- Built
- Oct 27, 2007 – Dec 31, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mercedes-Benz recall no. 2008030005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.