2008 Mercedes Benz S Class 4dr Sdn 5.5L V8 RWD

Consumer Information

• NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
• 08V122000
• Mfg`s Report Date:
• MAR 17, 2008
• Component:
• VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
• Potential Number Of Units Affected:
• 3283
• Summary:
• MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 3,283 MY 2008 S-CLASS AND CL-CLASS
• Passenger VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR ON THE SIGNAL ACQUISITION AND ACTUATION MODULE-FRONT (SAM-F) TRANSISTORS. THE SAM-F IS A DOUBLE TRANSISTOR THAT HELPS CONTROL VEHICLE FUNCTIONS AND THE LIGHTING OF THE CENTER CONSOLE. INCORRECT STORAGE OF THE TRANSISTORS LED THE TRANSISTORS TO BE EXPOSED TO EXCESS HUMIDITY.
• Consequence:
• THE PRESENCE OF THIS MOISTURE IN COMBINATION WITH THE THERMAL STRESS DURING THE "REFLOW SOLDERING" MAY DAMAGE THE TRANSISTORS AND PREVENT THEM FROM PROPERLY FUNCTIONING WHICH WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF CRASH
• Remedy:
• DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ALL POTENTIALLY AFFECTED SAM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2008. OWNER MAY CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
• Notes:

• <<< PRELIMINARY 2008 WARRANTY >>>
• Basic:
• 4 Years/50,000 Miles
• Drivetrain:
• 4 Years/50,000 Miles
• Corrosion:
• 4 Years/50,000 Miles
• Roadside Assistance: