recall information
Recall number
REC-003137
PRA number
2008/10321
Campaign number
RC711
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Passenger Car Type 215, 216, 221, 230
Affected units
42
What are the defects?
Due to an incomplete soldering process during manufacture, certain electrical connections on the circuit boards of the ABC body acceleration sensors may trigger random sprung mass vibrations at the front axle of the vehicle. This in turn could influence driving stability and operational safety. In some cases a warning message may also be displayed in the instrument cluster.
What are the hazards?
Vehicle malfunction
What should consumers do?
Contact your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealership for rectification.
Supplier details
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
