ECU recall on 350 and 280

**etyu** · 12-04-2006

From SLK280DS at another forum: "In today's mail I just got a recall notice for my '06 SLK 280. The software for the Engine Control Module needs to be updated to fix a problem with the fuel/air mixture that can cause problems starting the car in cold weather. The recall is for 2005 - 2006 SLK-class, C-class, CLK-class and E-class models. Service Campaign #2006-110002. Anybody else get this? Is it for 3.0 Liter, 3.5 liter and 5.5 liter models? Or just some of them?" Another member got the letter and he has a 350.

Did anyone from this forum receive the letter?

patrooper · 12-04-2006

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Originally Posted by etyu

From SLK280DS at another forum: "In today's mail I just got a recall notice for my '06 SLK 280. The software for the Engine Control Module needs to be updated to fix a problem with the fuel/air mixture that can cause problems starting the car in cold weather. The recall is for 2005 - 2006 SLK-class, C-class, CLK-class and E-class models. Service Campaign #2006-110002. Anybody else get this? Is it for 3.0 Liter, 3.5 liter and 5.5 liter models? Or just some of them?" Another member got the letter and he has a 350.

Did anyone from this forum receive the letter?

I got one today on my 2005 350.Gues i;ll call tomorrow.

*easty* · 12-04-2006

not had nothing yet mate for the 55. it's been bloody cold the last week and had no problems.

DansSlk · 12-04-2006

200K, 280, 350 if memory serves me correct.

Won't get any for the 55 its bulletproof been about for a good few years now and fully developed nothing new in the engine side of the software for ages.

**Bernd js** · 12-04-2006

No letter today, but who knows ...?

I think it would be interesting to come to know whether the cars had been to a service yet. As my 350 was one month ago.

DansSlk · 12-04-2006

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Originally Posted by Bernd js

No letter today, but who knows ...?

I think it would be interesting to come to know whether the cars had been to a service yet. As my 350 was one month ago.

We have not had the recall notice at the shop long so i am not sure how far it goes back but we normally get stuff within a week or 2 of the dealers to be fair to MB.

Maybe your car will already have had the work done to it during the service

Tslick · 12-04-2006

This may be related: Incorrect Software Loaded

**-1-** · 12-05-2006

Yup, got the letter. The SLK is running fine and will wait until I need to take it in for something else.

N4PWJ · 12-05-2006

wonder if this will apply to my 2006slk280. is it just american ones or uk ones also? are they set up differently for different climates?

DansSlk · 12-05-2006

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Originally Posted by N4PWJ

wonder if this will apply to my 2006slk280. is it just american ones or uk ones also? are they set up differently for different climates?

It might it might not it depends on a lot of things really mate

**Ynot** · 12-05-2006

No letter yet. I'm not really looking forward to it.

Ikarus · 12-05-2006

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Originally Posted by etyu

The recall is for 2005 - 2006 SLK-class, C-class, CLK-class and E-class models. Service Campaign #2006-110002. Anybody else get this? Is it for 3.0 Liter, 3.5 liter and 5.5 liter models? Or just some of them?" Another member got the letter and he has a 350.

I just dropped off my 2006 SLK 280 at the dealership for different reasons and they told me about this update and that they're going to apply it.

DansSlk · 12-05-2006

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Originally Posted by Ynot

No letter yet. I'm not really looking forward to it.

are you having any running problems?

**WhiteRabbit** · 12-05-2006

I'm waiting a week or two before getting it done on my SLK so that the dealership can 'practice' on some other bloke's ride first.

DansSlk · 12-05-2006

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Originally Posted by SLK280DS

I'm waiting a week or two before getting it done on my SLK so that the dealership can 'practice' on some other bloke's ride first.

Ah don't worry its real painless they plug in the computer goto the control units menu and select the ME then it does all the work for them a monkey could do it.

At the end of the day if the car is running fine i personally would not mess with it the new map might be worse we have not had one in the shop yet to have a go with it so i cant say how they run afterward

**Ynot** · 12-05-2006

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

are you having any running problems?

So far my SLK has been flawless, no problems yet. My next service isn't due til next year so I don't really want to just make a trip to the dealer if it's not necessary.

**Duo-Art** · 12-05-2006

Ynot, I'm with you. Two years without one single problem. My 350 is in storage for the winter and I won't be concerned about any ECU updates until Spring.

**alroumi** · 12-06-2006

We got a call to take in our SLK280 to the service dept, They said it was a recall and they were just checking, This means this might be the ecu recall.

**etyu** · 12-06-2006

I got my letter yesterday. I'll be going in for service Friday morning, Dec 8th. I actually didn't notice anything wrong with the car. With colder mornings, the car starts fine, the engine might sound slightly rough for the first 10 seconds and then smooths out with the rpm moving from 1100 to 900 after 60 seconds.

FPF422 · 12-06-2006

no letter...(yet?)

12-04-2006	#1 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	ECU recall on 350 and 280 From SLK280DS at another forum: "In today's mail I just got a recall notice for my '06 SLK 280. The software for the Engine Control Module needs to be updated to fix a problem with the fuel/air mixture that can cause problems starting the car in cold weather. The recall is for 2005 - 2006 SLK-class, C-class, CLK-class and E-class models. Service Campaign #2006-110002. Anybody else get this? Is it for 3.0 Liter, 3.5 liter and 5.5 liter models? Or just some of them?" Another member got the letter and he has a 350. Did anyone from this forum receive the letter? __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

12-04-2006	#3 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	not had nothing yet mate for the 55. it's been bloody cold the last week and had no problems. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	200K, 280, 350 if memory serves me correct. Won't get any for the 55 its bulletproof been about for a good few years now and fully developed nothing new in the engine side of the software for ages. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

12-05-2006	#8 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,226 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	Yup, got the letter. The SLK is running fine and will wait until I need to take it in for something else. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	No letter yet. I'm not really looking forward to it. __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-04-2006	#5 (permalink)
Bernd js Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bremen Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 AMG Package Other Toys: watches, C43 AMG Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	No letter today, but who knows ...? I think it would be interesting to come to know whether the cars had been to a service yet. As my 350 was one month ago.

12-04-2006	#7 (permalink)
Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,326 Country: Thanks: 74 Thanked 56 Times in 29 Posts	This may be related: Incorrect Software Loaded

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N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	wonder if this will apply to my 2006slk280. is it just american ones or uk ones also? are they set up differently for different climates?

12-05-2006	#14 (permalink)
WhiteRabbit Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 368 Country: Thanks: 80 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts	I'm waiting a week or two before getting it done on my SLK so that the dealership can 'practice' on some other bloke's ride first. __________________ 2009 SLK 350, Arctic White, Gullwing Red, 7G Automatic, Premium PKG I, Lighting, Heating packages, Auto Climate Control, smartTop roof module v3.22, Clear side-marker lenses.

12-05-2006	#17 (permalink)
Duo-Art Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 544 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	Ynot, I'm with you. Two years without one single problem. My 350 is in storage for the winter and I won't be concerned about any ECU updates until Spring.

12-06-2006	#18 (permalink)
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12-06-2006	#19 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	I got my letter yesterday. I'll be going in for service Friday morning, Dec 8th. I actually didn't notice anything wrong with the car. With colder mornings, the car starts fine, the engine might sound slightly rough for the first 10 seconds and then smooths out with the rpm moving from 1100 to 900 after 60 seconds. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant., EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled. Last edited by etyu; 12-06-2006 at 01:04 PM.*

12-06-2006	#20 (permalink)
FPF422 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buizingen - Belgium Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 - 7G Posts: 852 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	no letter...(yet?)