Mercedes Benz S Class: Engine May Revert To Limp Home Mode
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 14,607 S Class, C Class, and E Class vehicles in the United Kingdom because the diesel particulate filter sensor can fail due to exhaust gas contamination, causing the engine to enter limp home mode and restrict speed. The fix involves replacing the sensor with an updated version. This recall affects diesel-powered vehicles distributed by Mercedes-Benz UK Limited.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS. Units affected: 14,607
- Reason
- The differential pressure sensor for the diesel particulate filter can fail due to contamination of the protective gel layer by exhaust gases. This will result in the car reverting to limp home mode (restricted engine speed). Remedy: Replace the differential pressure sensor with the latest modified type.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2006-01-19
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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