Mercedes-Benz CL Class, CLS, E Class Recall R/2005/056: Brake Pedal May Require More Effort Than Expected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Jul 2005
- Launched
- 58,022
- vehicles in the UK
- PO37
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CL Class, CLS, E Class vehicles built between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2005. In isolated cases it is possible for vibrations within the vehicle to in turn vibrate the wiring harness connected to the Sensotronic Brake Control unit. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and mount an additional bracket to the electrical harness to prevent relative movement. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In isolated cases it is possible for vibrations within the vehicle to in turn vibrate the wiring harness connected to the Sensotronic Brake Control unit. This causes the internal contacts within the unit to suffer abrasion and subsequent resistance increase. The resultant affect is that more effort will be required on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PEDAL MAY REQUIRE MORE EFFORT THAN EXPECTED Defect: In isolated cases it is possible for vibrations within the vehicle to in turn vibrate the wiring harness connected to the Sensotronic Brake Control unit. This causes the internal contacts within the unit to suffer abrasion and subsequent resistance increase. The resultant affect is that more effort will be required on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and mount an additional bracket to the electrical harness to prevent relative movement.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake pedal may require more effort than expected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and mount an additional bracket to the electrical harness to prevent relative movement.
Are You Affected?
CL Class, CLS, E Class built between 1 January 2001 and 31 December 2005 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 58,022 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code PO37 or the DVSA reference R/2005/056. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2005/059 on 8 Jun 2005, for brake pedal to master cylinder clevis pin can become detached. The one launched after it was R/2005/134 on 27 Jul 2005, for brake pedal may require more effort than expected. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/056, launched 27 July 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.