2009 Mercedes Benz SLK

Recalls

1 recall names the 2009 Mercedes Benz SLK. Newest first.

• Electrical system

  Jul 7, 2008NHTSA 08V303000404 vehicles

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  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.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electronic stability control (esc)1
2. Service brakes1
3. Steering1
4. Tires1

Latest complaints

• Jul 1, 2012PA29,657 mi
  Electronic stability control (esc) · Service brakes · Steering
  On 3/22/2012 within a few hundred feet of leaving a driveway, the right wheel slowly seized (within 100 feet), ABS and esc warnings appeared and the car became immobilized. the car was flat-bedded to the dealer for repair. the right steering knuckle and related wheel/parts were replaced. on…

  On 3/22/2012 within a few hundred feet of leaving a driveway, the right wheel slowly seized (within 100 feet), ABS and esc warnings appeared and the car became immobilized. the car was flat-bedded to the dealer for repair. the right steering knuckle and related wheel/parts were replaced. on 6/23/2012 at about 25 mph, the ABS, esc warnings showed, the car pulled to the right on braking. the car was pulled over and parked, and again flat-bedded to the dealer. the left steering knuckle and related parts were replaced. in short, the right steering knuckle failed, at low speed fortunately, and three months later the right failed in the same manner. had these failures occurred at higher speed, they would have presented a serious steering control problem. *tr

• Sep 23, 2008CA533 mi
  Tires
  Not a failure, but I noticed a significant labeling discrepancy on my 2009 mercedes benz slk300. the tire label on the driver's door incorrectly lists the oem tire size as 205-55-16 front and 225-50-16 rear. the vehicle in reality IS fitted with 225-45-17 front and 245-40-17 rear; these are not…

  Not a failure, but I noticed a significant labeling discrepancy on my 2009 mercedes benz slk300. the tire label on the driver's door incorrectly lists the oem tire size as 205-55-16 front and 225-50-16 rear. the vehicle in reality IS fitted with 225-45-17 front and 245-40-17 rear; these are not optional tires/wheels either - they are the standard size and were listed on the window sticker as such. therefore, it IS also not clear to me if the size discrepancy on the label also may mean that the listed tire pressure do or do not apply to my vehicle. *Tr

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 10037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.
• 10034566Mercedes benz: reprogram mbrace (n123/4) dialed numbers to hughes. This action applies to new vehicle inventory only.
• 10034504Mercedes (xentry): engine diagnosis warning lamp activated. Magnetic short between armature and pole core due to calibration error at valve and tolerance deviation by supplying manufacturer. This causes the purge valve to jam in the open state.
• 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.
• 10027829Mercedes benz: replace rear axle differential in models 219 and 230; model years 2009. The rear differential may have been filled with the incorrect gear oil.

Every Mercedes Benz SLK model year

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