I recently purchased a 98 sl500 which is generally in excellent condition with 82K. I am going through it nowpreparing to get it on the road this Spring. My question is...have there been any factory recalls (free to me) that I should be aware of before I bring it to my local garage?

Thanks,

Tom

 

Tom, From NHSTA for your car...

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...ls/results.cfm

Suggest you call a local dealer with your VIN and ask about this and other possible recalls.

Bob

 

Make / Models :

Model/Build Years:

MERCEDES BENZ / SL500

1992-2001


WHEEL BEARING KIT / 1402402

9999


Recall Number:
06E014000

Summary:


CERTAIN ZF TRADING NORTH AMERICA AFTERMARKET WHEEL BEARING KITS, LEMFOERDER P/N 1402301, SOLD FOR INSTALLATION ON 1992-2001 MERCEDES BENZ SL500 (R129) VEHICLES AFTER APRIL 1, 2005. THE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS USED IN THE WHEEL BEARING KIT MAY BE DEFECTIVE, SHEAR OFF AND BREAK. IF BOTH CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS BREAK, THE BRAKE CALIPER MAY BECOME UNFIXED AND, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BRAKED, THE BRAKE ROTOR COULD DRAG THE CALIPER, CAUSING THE BRAKE HOSE TO RUPTURE AND THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION TO BE DAMAGED.

Consequence:


THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF A PORTION OF THE VEHICLE'S BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:


ZF TRADING WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPAIR THE WHEEL BEARING KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006.

Notes:


THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET LEMFOERDER WHEEL BEARING KITS, P/N 14023010 AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON MERCEDES BENZ SL500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY MERCEDES BENZ. CUSTOMERS MAY 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.


Tom, here's the detail on the recall which may not affect your car if you've got original wheels. Still suggest calling Dealer!

Bob

 

Tom, I must have been having a senior moment on these recalls! If you scroll up to the blue background header you'll also see a links for both Recalls and TSB's (technical service bulletins) Just one of the great features of a great forum.

Bob

 

Thanks Bob!