2011 Mercedes Benz SL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
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TL* the contact was repairing a 2011 mercedes benz slk55. the contact stated that the tow hook fractured while the vehicle was being unloaded by a trucking company. the dealer was informed of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. the manufacturer was not notified and the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the current and failure mileages were 4,127.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10039259Mercedes-benz: installation information of bolted wheel connections. All models.
- 10039256Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light IS on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. There could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston.
- 10039254Mercedes-benz: there IS a transmission trouble code stored. It IS a diagnostic problem with the wet start-up clutch.
- 10039114Mercedes-benz: the vehicle jolts during start-offs, steady driving, or acceleration. The control valve temporary jams. Updated 12/28/11.
- 10038977Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. There are multiple possible fault codes. A piston may be damaged.
- 10038206Mercedes-benz: the transmission switches to limp-home mode while driving. Gearshifts are no longer possible. This IS caused by a fault with the rpm sensor. Updated 9/20/11. Updated 5/9/14.
- 10037654Mercedes-benz: purge line clamps may not be fully engaged.
- 10037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
- 10034306Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. Air bag srs control module (N2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. With 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset five times. With modes 202, 210 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset three times. Earlier models would have to have their airbag control unit and triggered restrain components changed only after an accident. No models or model years listed.
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