Mercedes-Benz CL Class, S Class Recall R/2008/020: Potential Leak Of Brake Line, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Nov 2007
- Launched
- 2,987
- vehicles in the UK
- P097
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CL Class, S Class vehicles built between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2003. Corrosion may occur in the brake line to the front/rear axle distibuter. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the brake pipe with one of a modified design. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s 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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL LEAK OF BRAKE LINE Defect: 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. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake pipe with one of a modified design.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in brake fluid leakage and loss of brake efficiency.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the brake pipe with one of a modified design.
Are You Affected?
CL Class, S Class built between 1 January 1999 and 31 December 2003 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,987 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.
Which Car Is It?
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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 P097 or the DVSA reference R/2008/020. 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/2010/176 on 8 Oct 2007, for airbag may not inflate correctly. The one launched after it was R/2008/157 on 15 Apr 2008, for short circuit may occur. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/020, launched 30 November 2007. 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.