1992 Mercedes Benz SL500

Recalls

1 recall names the 1992 Mercedes Benz SL500. Newest first.

• Wheels

  Feb 6, 2006NHTSA 06E01400031,422 vehiclesEquipment

  Certain zf trading north america aftermarket wheel bearing kits, lemfoerder p/n 1402301, sold for installation on 1992-2001 mercedes benz sl500 (R129) vehicles after april 1, 2005. the caliper mounting bolts used in the wheel bearing kit may be defective, shear off and break. if both caliper mounting bolts break, the brake caliper may become unfixed and…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  This could result in a loss of a portion of the vehicle's braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  Zf trading will notify its owners and repair the wheel bearing kits free of charge. the recall began on january 27, 2006.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Feb 2, 2008NC17,868 mi
  Electrical system › Wiring

  Mercedes SL 600 wiring harness failure. Almost all of them have this and mercedes will do nothing. Car abruptly looses power at highway speed endangering all. *tr

• Mar 30, 2007TX55,000 mi
  Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

  I've had problems with the instrument cluster fluttering every since I have had the car, especially when you turn the turn signal on. *jb

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.

• 10044222Mercedes benz: front or rear seat belt does not roll up correctly. Dirt deposits on the seat belt guide due to soiled seat belt. Also included models 169, f cell, 246, and 231. No model years given.
• 10033070Xentry (mercedes): engine warning lamp IS currently on or was on and a delay fault of the camshaft adjust to current or stored in the engine control unit. Models 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, and 403. No model years listed.
• 10030929Mercedes: corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away if highly concentrated acid based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection IS damaged or removed the brake components and or hardware can begin to corrode. Include all models and model years.
• 10028626Mercedes: the vehicle's suspension level randomly lowering while driving and/or rapid sporadic level changes shortly after stopping the vehicle, replace the body acceleration sensors. Models 215.3, 220, and 230. Model years unknown.
• 10028587Mercedes: leaks at steering gear control head connection to high or low pressure lines or leaks at internal steering lines of control head connection to steering gear housing. Models 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, and 230. Model years unknown.
• 10028585Mercedes vehicles: the xenon or bi-xenon headlamp not functioning. A function description can be found in wis document gf8s.10-p-20010 (203), gf82.10-p-0003q (209); gf82.10-p-3002r (230). Model years uknown.
• 10016687Abc visit workshop displayed in instrument cluster and hydraulic fluid leakage. Updated 5/14/09. Models 215, 220 and 230. Model years unknown.

Every Mercedes Benz SL500 model year

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