Mercedes Benz Clk: Engine Emergency Shut Off On Board Diagnosis Or Tank/speedo Signal May Be Affected
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 504 vehicles across multiple models (CLK, M Class, C Class, A Class, E Class, R Class, and SLK-Class) sold in the United Kingdom because they may have incorrect software installed in the SAM control unit. This software error could affect the emergency engine shut-off system, the on-board diagnostic system, or the fuel tank and speedometer signals. The remedy is to replace the SAM control unit.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ CLK, MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ A CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ R CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ SLK-CLASS. Units affected: 504
- Reason
- Possibility of transfer of incorrect control unit software which could affect engine shut off control in an emergency situation or the on board diagnosis system or tank/speedometer signal Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace SAM control unit
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-11-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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