Mercedes Benz S Class: Driving Stability May Be Affected
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 768 vehicles from the S Class, C Class, and SL Class models in the United Kingdom because faulty acceleration sensors in the Active Body Control system may have been installed during production or repair. This fault could cause vibrations at the front axle and affect driving stability. Dealers will inspect and replace the acceleration sensor if needed.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ SL CLASS. Units affected: 768
- Reason
- It has been identified that during production or a repair faulty Active Body Control (ABC) acceleration sensors may have been fitted. This has the potential to cause vibrations at the front axle thus influencing the driving stability and operational safety. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the ABC acceleration sensor checked and replaced as necessary.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-11-17
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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