Mercedes-Benz C Class, CLK, CLS And 5 More Recall R/2008/149: Engine Could Lose Power, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Nov 2008
- Launched
- 19,331
- vehicles in the UK
- P117
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, CLK, CLS and 5 more vehicles built between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2007. The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine. The dealer will replace crankshaft sensor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE COULD LOSE POWER. Defect: The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine.
The Fix
The dealer will replace crankshaft sensor.
Are You Affected?
C Class, CLK, CLS and 5 more built between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2007 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 19,331 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 P117 or the DVSA reference R/2008/149. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
| E ClassCoolant pump control software | Low | R/2026/201 | |
| S ClassWindshield bonding | Low | R/2026/191 | |
| G ClassWheel bolt variant | Book soon | R/2026/140 | |
| E ClassRouting of transmission wiring harness | Book soon | R/2025/534 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2010/181 on 14 Nov 2008, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2008/152 on 17 Nov 2008, for driving stability may be affected. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2008 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/149, launched 17 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.