Fastbuck

Just an update on a previous thread (that I can no longer find), way to go search engine!!!


I received my official MB recall notification for the SBC problem. The notification confirms that it is just a SW update that is required. It also states that if the fault does occur you get a warning on the multi-function screen and an acoustic warning, the brake pedal travel increases too.


I'm glad it's here. I've been wating for it so I can get the MP3 update done too.

ATS

Can you post a copy of this? My dealer is saying there is no update of any kind.. Just a look over..

Fastbuck

You're wish is my command.

Sorry for the crap image quality. I don't have time just now to play about with it.

Second image is a bit clearer but has no letterhead.

ATS

Amazing. On my next service I am going to take that to them (after I retype it) and give the link, hehe..

Thanks!!

adam3

Received the same letter from MBUK.

Had the car booked already without letter after speaking to MBUK a few weeks ago about issue. The SBC update has been done. Took about 30 mins since i had issue with air filter as well .

With be taking it back for a spoiler and new alloys fit and post pics when done.

MBE55AMG

With this being sent in the UK, any update on the possible US recall?

KevinR

I received the same letter one month ago

Eddie Knopp

Just had mine in for service and specifically asked - no recall in the US (yet).

glojo

Hi Fastbuck,
We are doing the exact same thing. The 'boss' has an appointment for 11am this Wednesday (14th) for both updates.

Regards,
John
Sunny Torquay

Mortenstein

I just asked my local dealer here in El Paso about the SCB recall. He said there will be a software update to solve the problem, no update out so far! He showed me an email that there is still no update available in the US.

moa4r

nothing in the US, maybe it doesn't apply here, or are we just slow to get the update??!

glojo

Wife took the car in at 11am, had BOTH upgrades MP3 and the SBC upgrade installed and was out of the dealership by Mid-day.

I am now off to burn a 'few' Mp3's

John

takeshi

I asked my dealer about any possible SBC recalls in the US and they told me that this SBC issue was only for high mileage cars such as taxis. That is why they did it in Europe and that they couldn't discriminate between taxi and non-taxi so they just recalled them all. I then asked them why they had a SBC recall in Japan where there are no W211 taxis but they had no response to that.

glojo

My car HIGH MILEAGE, My car a TAXI....

This is a present for 'she that must be obeyed' and so far it has done 2,226 miles in six months.

The SBC recall does mention high mileage vehicles and taxis, but Mercedes-Benz has issued a general recall. Through experience we know that different countries have adopted different policies, so we cannot comment on what the US policy will be, but from what I gather the recall is being applied in the UK to ALL 211's. It is just taking time to implement.

Anyone want a taxi?????

Regards

Fastbuck

Just imagine the size of the legal claim you could achieve in the US if you had a SBC derived accident. They recalled them in every other market other than US. Not a leg to stand on!!!!!