Mercedes Benz has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2008 S Class and CL Class passenger vehicles.  They stated that a malfunction may occur on the signal acquisition and actuation module front (SAM-F) transistors.  The SAM-F is a double transistor that helps control vehicle functions and the lighting of the center console.  Incorrect storage of the transistors LED the transistors to be exposed to excess humidity.

The presence of this moisture in combination with the terminal stress during the “reflow soldering” may damage the transistors and prevent them from properly functioning which will increase the risk of a crash.  Dealers will inspect and replace all potentialy affected SAM free of charge.  Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

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Mercedes has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2006 SLR Mclaren.  They stated that on certain vehicles, under hard operating conditions, the engine compartment temperature can increase to a level which exceeds design parameters for the alternator not to function and it will become damaged.

This will create the potential for an engine compartment fire.  Dealers will improve the engine compartment and alrenator cooling, install modified control unit and a new alternator free of charge.  Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

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Mercedes has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 1998 through 2003 Mercedes M Class vehicles.  They stated that the hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection.

The loss of power steering fluid may result in diminished power steering over time and ultimately  can damage the power steering pump.  This could result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.

An earlier recall repair performed on these vehicles may not be sufficent to prevent a future leakage or failure of the power steering hose connection.  Since it is not possible through inspection to identify specific vehicles that may not have been properly repaired, all the vehicles repaired prior to November 15, 2003, will be repaired again.  The recall is expected to begin October 2008.  Owners may contact mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

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Mercedes Benz is recalling certain models of the 2006-2008 GL and ML class vehicles equipped with a trailer hitch. Some of the weld seams connecting the trailer hitch receiver to the attachment bar used to secure the trailer to the body frame do not meet perfarmance specifications.

This may result in the trailer hitch receiver separating from the attachment bar, creating a road hazard which may lead to a vehicle crash. The trailer hitch must not be used for any purpose until it has been repaired.

Dealers will repair the trailer hitch. The recall is expected to begin in June of 2008. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

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Mercedes-Benz China has submitted a report to General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China in which it says it will recall about 1483 S-Class W/V221 Sedan cars from the Chinese market starting in June for a signal and actuation module problem.

The batch of S-Class Sedan cars were made between October 2007 and November 2007 and 1483 of them have been sold in the Chinese market. Mercedes-Benz China says it will replace the components free of charge so as to eliminate any possible future failure.

In 2006, due to the risk of fuel exosmosis, Mercedes-Benz recalled about 23677 S-Class W220 Sedans from China.

According to Chinese media, the selling of the S-Class cars in China has not been affected at all, despite the recall. Instead, the price of the most of them is on the increase.

The S-Class Sedan is a flagship car made by Mercedes-Benz. Due to import quota limits, there is not an adequate supply of the cars in China, and this is probably the reason for the price increase.

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Mercedes Benz USA, LLC has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 2007 Mercedes Benz SLR. They stated on certain passenger vehicles, the windshields were not installed correctly. Either the primer or activator was missing at the time of installation.

If a crash occurs the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Dealers will remove the windshields, clean and reinstall them correctly with primer and activator. The recall began on January 25, 2008. All owners have been contacted and arrangements have been made to have vehicles repaired.

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