Passenger car
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1080/08 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Types 164, 168,169, 171, 203, 204, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 245, 251, 451, 463 |
| Published | 3 October 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of injuries because some affected vehicles have incorrect software calibration number (SCN) codes. Incorrect SCN coding could affect control of the engine cut-off, in the event of a crash, the onboard diagnosis interface and the fuel and speed indicators.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Car manufactured by Daimler AG. The vehicles in question were built between 2003 and 2008, and passed through the workshop during the periods from 15 to 17 April 2008 and from 5 to 10 June 2008.