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Recall List for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500

Official recalls have been issued for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Mercedes-Benz service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Mercedes-Benz customer service.

  1. RECALL: Incorrect Software Calibration Number Codification

    In the event of a vehicle crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that is required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 07, 2008
    Vehicles Affected
    404
  2. RECALL: Abc High Pressure Hose

    This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalytic converter. Leaking fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possible ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 12, 2007
    Vehicles Affected
    19,924
  3. RECALL: Instrument Cluster Failure

    Due to inadequate illumination, the driver will be unable to read the gauges and indicators, such as the speedometer, which could increase the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 02, 2006
    Vehicles Affected
    36,911
  4. RECALL: Sensotronic Brake Control/Hydraulic Brake

    In the hydraulic back-up mode, the driver has braking power sufficient to stop the vehicle, although greater brake pedal pressure is required and the brake pedal travel will be noticeably ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 01, 2005
    Vehicles Affected
    204,000
  5. RECALL: Mercedes Benz/Sbc Hydraulic Unit

    If vehicles are not routinely serviced and have extremely high mileage combined with a high number of brake actuations, or a high brake actuation frequency, the pump motor of the sbc may run out of permissible tolerances, thereby triggering the hydraulic function ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 22, 2004
    Vehicles Affected
    143,387
  6. RECALL: Mercedes Benz\Trunk Lid Springs

    If the trunk lid is manually lifted, it may not remain in the up position and could cause injury if it comes down while someone is reaching into the trunk. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 09, 2004
    Vehicles Affected
    16,690

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