SL 500 (230.475) V8-5.0L (113.963) (2004)
Hydraulic Control Assembly - Antilock Brakes: Recalls
Recall 04V296000: SBC Hydraulic Unit Inspection
DEFECT: On certain passenger vehicles, the electronic monitoring system of the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) is designed to monitor the pressure
gradient within the high pressure line of the brake system. If an unacceptable pressure gradient is detected, the system will switch, as it is designed to do,
into the hydraulic function mode. If vehicles are not routinely serviced and have extremely high mileage combined with a high number of brake
actuations, or a high brake actuation frequency, the pump motor of the SBC may run out of permissible tolerances, thereby triggering the hydraulic
function mode.
REMEDY: Dealers will inspect the SBC hydraulic unit, replacing it if necessary. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule
for this campaign. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.