NHTSA Recall 05V133000: Service brakes, hydraulic
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 204,000 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Mercedes-Benz CLS Class.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V133000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2005070007 & 2005110 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received | April 1, 2005 |
| Owner notification | August 8, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain vehicles, the sensotronic brake control (sbc) system may prematurely shift to the hydraulic back-up function mode, due to deterioration of the wiring harness connection, or due to premature failure of the hydraulic pump.
Safety risk
In the hydraulic back-up mode, the driver has braking power sufficient to stop the vehicle, although greater brake pedal pressure is required and the brake pedal travel will be noticeably longer.
Remedy
Dealers will install a bracket and replacement ground wire to the sbc pump unit on all vehicles free of charge. Additionally dealers will inspect and replace the sbc pump unit in sl vehicles produced during a limited production period. The recall began on august 8, 2005. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2005070007 and 2005110001. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V133000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz CLS Class | 2006 |
| Mercedes-Benz E Class | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL Class | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.