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US recalls (1)
Electrical system
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 RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE.
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Other
2008-08-15 · campaign 2008-290 · 279 vehicles
Certain vehicles equipped with Active Body Control (ABC) the sensors on the front struts may not operate within tolerances. As such, the sensor signal may not be accurately transmitted to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). A variation in the transmitted values can result in one front strut adjusting to a value while the other does not adjust and presenting the driver with an uneven front suspension. This situation could have an effect on the vehicle's directional stability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash with injuries or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace affected AZ-sensors
Owner complaints (1)
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Among 11 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 1).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class C-DR | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| SL500 5.0 L Automatic 7-spd | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
| SL55 AMG 5.4 L Automatic (S5) | 12 | 19 | 15 | $5,500 |
| SL600 5.5 L Automatic 5-spd | 11 | 18 | 14 | $5,850 |
| SL65 AMG 6.0 L Automatic (S5) | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,850 |
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