Vehicle recall R/2008/147

Mercedes-Benz CLK and others recall: Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected

DVSA recall R/2008/147 names the Mercedes-Benz CLK, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz R-Class and Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class. It was launched 10 November 2008. It covers vehicles built 1 January 2004 to 8 October 2008.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2008/147
Launched: 10 November 2008
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: P123
Vehicles: DVSA lists 72 on each model line

What can go wrong

Possibility of transfer of incorrect control unit software which could affect engine shut off control in an emergency situation or the on board diagnosis system or tank/speedometer signal

The fix

Recall affected vehicles and replace SAM control unit

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 72. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz A-Class	1 January 2004 to 8 October 2008	72
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	1 January 2004 to 8 October 2008	72
Mercedes-Benz CLK	1 January 2004 to 8 October 2008	72
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	1 January 2004 to 8 October 2008	72
Mercedes-Benz M-Class	1 January 2004 to 8 October 2008	72
Mercedes-Benz R-Class	1 January 2004 to 8 October 2008	72
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class	1 January 2004 to 8 October 2008	72

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/2008/149 Engine could lose power. 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS and others
R/2008/152 Driving stability may be affected 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz SL
R/2008/126 Seat belt buckle could detach. 14 October 2008, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz B-Class
R/2009/031 Automatic tailgate may open inadvertently 29 May 2009, Mercedes-Benz M-Class
R/2010/123 Fuel may leak 30 September 2010, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Mercedes-Benz A-Class
R/2006/183 Engine may cut out 11 December 2006, Mercedes-Benz C-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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