Mercedes Benz Cls: Brake Pedal May Require More Effort Than Expected
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 174,066 CLS, E-Class, and CL-Class vehicles in the United Kingdom because vibrations can damage wiring connected to the brake control unit, causing the brake pedal to require more effort than normal to stop the vehicle. The company will install an additional bracket to secure the wiring harness and prevent the problem.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ CLS, MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ CL CLASS. Units affected: 174,066
- Reason
- In isolated cases it is possible for vibrations within the vehicle to in turn vibrate the wiring harness connected to the Sensotronic Brake Control unit. This causes the internal contacts within the unit to suffer abrasion and subsequent resistance increase. The resultant affect is that more effort will be required on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and mount an additional bracket to the electrical harness to prevent relative movement.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2005-07-27
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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