Mercedes-Benz CL Class, S Class Recall R/2008/148: Front Lights / Indicators And Console Lights May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Nov 2008
- Launched
- 204
- vehicles in the UK
- P118
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CL Class, S Class vehicles built between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2007. The SAM unit may become unreliable due to moisture in a transistor due to incorrect storage. The dealer will replace front SAM control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The SAM unit may become unreliable due to moisture in a transistor due to incorrect storage. In extreme cases various electrical functions may be affected such as front lights indicators wipers steering column adjustment and centre console lights.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT LIGHTS / INDICATORS AND CONSOLE LIGHTS MAY FAIL. Defect: The SAM unit may become unreliable due to moisture in a transistor due to incorrect storage. In extreme cases various electrical functions may be affected such as front lights indicators wipers steering column adjustment and centre console lights Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace front SAM control unit
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front lights / indicators and console lights may fail.
The Fix
The dealer will replace front SAM control unit.
Are You Affected?
CL Class, S Class built between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2007 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 204 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 P118 or the DVSA reference R/2008/148. 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/2008/147 on 10 Nov 2008, for engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2010/181 on 14 Nov 2008, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/148, launched 10 November 2008. 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.