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Old 12th May 2004, 22:59   #1
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Mercedes-Benz is recalling around 680,000 E-Class and SL-Class models worldwide for checks on their SBC (Sensotronic Brake Control) systems. The company has assured that in the event of failure of the complex electronic 'brake-by-wire' set-up, a back-up hydraulic brake will be applied. E-Class saloon models built since March 2002, estates from March 2003 and SL roadsters from October 2001 are affected.

Other recalls announced in the past month are US-only as yet, but concerned European owners of any of the following vehicles are advised to contact their relevant customer services department.
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And we read the economic times too, Ajmat?

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Does this in any case include I need to send my car to the workshop?

November 2002 built car? E240 (W211) ! ??
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Recalls are becoming pretty common and regular with all manufacturers. Are car makers concentrating more on quantity rather than quality?
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the last recall i remeber merc had . was for the A class. .. when it failed the ELK test.. was there any other merc recall after that ?



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Quote[/b] (S350L-E240 @ May 12 2004,21:55)]Does this in any case include I need to send my car to the workshop?

November 2002 built car? E240 (W211) ! ??
If your car is recalled, the dealer should contact you.
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Quote[/b] (GTO @ May 12 2004,21:42)]And we read the economic times too, Ajmat?

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I did n't - got it from channel 4 -sorry - missed the quote
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