Recall - did anyone have this done?
10-29-2008, 05:43 PM
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2007 C230
Recall - did anyone have this done?
Just curious, I wasn't contacted by MB for this recall.
Make: MERCEDES BENZ Model: C
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 03, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V303000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 404
Summary:
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE.
Consequence:
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 DESIGNED.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2008 070001. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Make: MERCEDES BENZ Model: C
Model Year: 2007
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 03, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V303000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 404
Summary:
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE.
Consequence:
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 DESIGNED.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2008 070001. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
10-29-2008, 06:11 PM
#2
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i haven't received this notice yet. what does "recode the scn" mean? i would be scared to have it done because if that means they are going to reflash the ecu- my SI tune would most likely go by the wayside. then agian- loosing an ecu tune would be better than burning alive because the fuel pump didn't shut off when i wrecked
10-29-2008, 06:15 PM
#3
i haven't received this notice yet. what does "recode the scn" mean? i would be scared to have it done because if that means they are going to reflash the ecu- my SI tune would most likely go by the wayside. then agian- loosing an ecu tune would be better than burning alive because the fuel pump didn't shut off when i wrecked
10-29-2008, 06:20 PM
#4
MBWorld Fanatic!
anything to worry about as far as a reflash goes? i'm not too familiar with the inner workings of ECU's- especially on mercedes. i'm not sure what is connected to what. i didn't know if it was like the flashes they occasionally come up with for the 7spd automatic cars.
10-30-2008, 03:48 PM
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Make: MERCEDES BENZ Model: C
Model Year: 2007
Potential Number of Units Affected: 404
Some interesting things I copied above. First, this says it's for the C-Class and for model year 2007, yet below this, it lists a variety of vehicles. Secondly, there are only 404 potential units affected. Is this the total number of vehicles affected? Doesn't seem to make much sense.
Cintoman
Model Year: 2007
Potential Number of Units Affected: 404
Some interesting things I copied above. First, this says it's for the C-Class and for model year 2007, yet below this, it lists a variety of vehicles. Secondly, there are only 404 potential units affected. Is this the total number of vehicles affected? Doesn't seem to make much sense.
Cintoman
