Vehicle recall R/2008/020

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class and Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall: Potential leak of brake line

DVSA recall R/2008/020 names the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It was launched 30 November 2007. It covers vehicles built 1 January 1999 to 31 December 2003.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2008/020
Launched: 30 November 2007
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: P097
Vehicles: DVSA lists 2,987 on each model line

What can go wrong

Corrosion may occur in the brake line to the front/rear axle distibuter. If left unattended this could result in brake fluid leakage and loss of brake efficiency.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake pipe with one of a modified design.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 2,987. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class	1 January 1999 to 31 December 2003	2,987
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	1 January 1999 to 31 December 2003	2,987

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2008/148 Front lights / indicators and console lights may fail. 10 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2008/152 Driving stability may be affected 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz SL
R/2008/149 Engine could lose power. 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS and others
R/2006/141 Instrument cluster may not illuminate. 11 December 2006, Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2009/011 Steering could be impaired 6 March 2009, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2006/046 Engine may revert to limp home mode 19 January 2006, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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