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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Station Wagon

Large

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas 6-Cyl

Gas V8

Displacement

3.0L/183

5.5L/333

Fuel System

MPFI

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

245 @ 6600

382 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

215 @ 4200

391 @ 2800-4800

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

4-Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic, Sportshift

Automatic

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.54

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.26

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.47

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.83

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.37

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.27

3.07

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3520 lbs

4630 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

5-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Lower L-Arms

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/antisquat

w/Coil Spring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Power

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.5 x 0.94 in

13.8 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

10.6 x 0.39 in

12.6 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17 x 7 in

18 x 8.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

17 x 7 in

Spare Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

225/55VR17

255/45R18

Rear Tire Size

225/55VR17

255/45R18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

26 MPG

22 MPG

Cruising Range - City

321.10 mi

357.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

19 MPG

15 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

439.40 mi

523.60 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

16.9 gal

23.8 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

35.4 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

97.4 ft³

109.4 ft³

Front Head Room

38.7 in

37.8 in

Front Leg Room

44.1 in

41.9 in

Front Shoulder Room

54.4 in

Front Hip Room

51.0 in

Second Head Room

37.1 in

38.5 in

Second Leg Room

33.9 in

42.3 in

Second Shoulder Room

53.7 in

Second Hip Room

52.6 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

105.1 in

124.6 in

Length, Overall

188.7 in

205.0 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

69.7 in

73.7 in

Height, Overall

63.2 in

58.0 in

Track Width, Front

58.9 in

63.2 in

Track Width, Rear

58.7 in

63.2 in

Min Ground Clearance

8.4 in

Liftover Height

26.6 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

16.3 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

3000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

200 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

3000 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

200 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

490

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

6.7 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

3.0L DOHC SMPI 24-valve high-output 6-cyl boxer engine.

Active valve control system (AVCS) variable valve timing.

Active valve lift system (AVLS) variable valve lift.

Vehicle dynamics control (VDC) w/off switch.

Electronic throttle control (ETC).

5-speed "SPORTSHIFT" automatic transmission.

Limited slip rear differential.

Variable torque distribution (VTD).

All-wheel drive.

Front bumper underguard.

HD raised independent front/rear suspension.

225/55VR17 mud & snow tires.

17" alloy wheels w/3.0 R L.L. Bean design.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

4-wheel disc brakes.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)

5.5L DOHC SFI 32-valve V8 engine.

7-speed automatic drive-adaptive transmission-inc: electronically controlled shifting, comfort mode, Touch Shift.

Electronic stability program (ESP).

4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS).

4MATIC all wheel drive.

Airmatic semi-active suspension w/ADS II adaptive damping.

Double wishbone front suspension-inc: antilift control, gas-pressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.

Independent multilink rear suspension w/antisquat, antidive system.

255/45R18 all-season tires.

18" x 8.5" 9-spoke light aluminum wheels.

Pwr vehicle-speed-sensitive rack & pinion steering.

Pwr 4-piston front/1-piston rear vented disc brakes.

Anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system

EXTERIOR

Raised strake type hood.

Dual front/rear glass-to-glass pwr moonroofs.

Raised-profile black roof rails w/cross bars.

Integrated rear bumper step pad.

Outback-style body color body-side molding.

Body-side cladding.

Aerodynamic body-side ground effects.

Rear gate spoiler.

Splash guards.

Automatic-off 4-beam halogen headlights.

Multi-reflector fog lights.

Daytime running lights.

Body color fold-away heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals.

Windshield shade band.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/de-icer, driver side fin.

Fixed intermittent rear window wiper w/washer, de-icer.

Rear gate-mounted L.L. Bean emblem.

Body color door handles

Pwr tilt/slide tinted glass sunroof w/1-touch express open, memory.

Bi-Xenon high intensity discharge headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, automatic level control, driver-selectable light-sensing auto-on headlamp, automatic lamp substitution.

Front halogen foglamps.

Single rear foglamp.

Dual heated auto-folding pwr mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror, integrated LED turn-signals.

Infrared reflective/noise insulating glass.

Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/rain sensor, heated washer system, heated wiper in parking position.

Variable doorstop

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

4-stage heated front bucket seats w/active head restraints.

Driver seat lumbar support.

8-way pwr driver seat.

4-way pwr passenger seat w/lumbar support.

60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat w/headrests on all seating positions.

Rear seat center armrest.

Two-tone perforated leather trim, L.L. Bean embossing.

(4) cupholders-inc: dual, center console & rear, dual retractable.

12V aux pwr outlet in center console.

LL Bean embroidered floor mats.

Aluminum front door & rear gate sill plates.

Tilt steering column w/off-delay illuminated ignition switch ring.

Wood/black 3-spoke leather-wrapped MOMO steering wheel w/audio controls.

Anti-theft engine immobilizer.

Instrumentation-inc: dual-mode digital trip odometer, ambient temp gauge.

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Pwr windows w/drivers-side auto-down, illuminated switches.

Pwr door locks.

Remote keyless entry-inc: rear gate unlock.

Cruise control.

Security system.

Pre-wired for remote engine starter.

Dual-zone automatic climate control.

Air filtration system.

AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: MP3/WMA playback, SRS WOW, aux input & (6) speakers.

Pre-wired for satellite radio.

In-glass antenna.

Woodgrain patterned trim panels.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/compass.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/lids.

Lighting-inc: front door courtesy, map, off-delay dome.

Leather-wrapped shifter handle.

Leather-wrapped parking brake handle.

Front passenger seatback net pocket.

Cargo area 12-volt pwr outlet.

(2) Cargo area grocery bag hooks.

(4) cargo tie-down hooks.

Removable cargo tray.

Cargo area cover

14-way heated pwr-adjustable front seats-inc: 3-position memory, pwr lumbar support, front center armrest, programmable easy-exit feature.

Active front head restraints w/adjustable height/fore-aft.

Rear head restraints in all seating positions w/manually adjustable fore-aft, remote retraction.

Rear folding center armrest-inc: enclosed storage, (2) cupholders.

Leather upholstery.

Hand-polished Burl Walnut wood trim.

Stainless steel door sill trim.

Leather-wrapped steering wheel-inc: mounted shift buttons, audio/voice/ telephone/multifunction display controls.

4-way tilt/telescoping pwr steering column w/memory.

COMAND cockpit management/data system-inc: hard drive based DVD navigation system, audio status, 8" color-LCD screen, hands-free communication system controls, (10) soft keys.

Multifunction displays in instrument cluster faces-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder/malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, audio status, navigation route guidance, tire pressure.

Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders.

Audible reminders/messages-inc: exterior lamp failure, low fuel, engine oil, coolant, washer fluid, headlights on, remove key from ignition, door/sunroof open.

Digital instrumentation-inc: speedometer, odometer, Touch Shift gear/shift modes selection.

Electronic analog tachometer/fuel gauge.

On board tire pressure monitoring system.

Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down.

Pwr rear window sunshade w/1-touch express up/down.

SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking.

SmartKey infrared-remote-inc: opening trunk, opening/closing windows/sunroof, panic alarm, fuel filler door, lock/unlock all doors or drivers,.

Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm/collision notification.

Cruise control.

Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener.

Touch turn signals (flashes (3) times w/(1) touch).

Handsfree communication system w/voice control.

Built in telephone keypad.

20GB hard drive based in-dash GPS navigation system.

Anti-theft client alarm notification w/remote panic feature.

Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust/pollen filters, sun/humidity/ dewpoint sensors, tunnel mode w/(1) touch closing of all windows, seat- belt usage sensors (allows climate control to focus first on occupied seats), rear console vents.

Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time/driving speed/exterior temp.

Harmon/kardon Logic7 600-Watt digital surround system-inc: integrated single feed 6-disc CD changer, (14) speakers, 5.1 channel amplifier, digital dynamic volume control, fiber-optic communication among components, PCMCIA slot.

Chrome-framed analog clock.

Illuminated glove box.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Quad illuminated vanity mirrors.

Dual front/rear reading lamps.

Adjustable fiber-optic ambient lighting feature.

Night security illumination.

Locator lighting.

Illuminated trunk w/umbrella holder, grocery bag hooks, tie-down hooks

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake-force distribution (EBD).

Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS).

Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS).

Side curtain airbags (SRS).

3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners & force limiters.

3-point rear seatbelts on all seating positions.

LATCH child safety seat anchorage system.

Safety brake pedal system.

Daytime running lights

Anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system.

Driver/front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags.

Front/rear side airbags.

Side window curtain airbags w/rollover sensor.

Front passenger occupant classification system.

PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system.

3-point front seatbelts-inc: emergency tensioning device, adaptive force limiter, automatic shoulder-belt height-adjusters.

Outboard rear 3-point seatbelts-inc: emergency tensioning device, belt force limiter, automatic shoulder-belt height-adjusters.

Emergency interior trunk release w/illumination.

Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system.

Electronic stability program (ESP).

4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
3.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
36,000

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
4.

Corrosion Miles/km:
50,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08V460000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 08, 2008.

Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
16715.

Summary:
SUBARU IS RECALLING 16,715 MY 2007-2008 LEGACY SEDAN AND WAGON, MY 2008 IMPREZA SEDAN AND WAGON, AND MY 2009 FORESTER VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE CYLINDER HEAD-SIDE OIL SUPPLY PIPE AND TURBOCHARGER-SIDE PIPE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED..

Consequence:
VIBRATION WOULD OCCUR WHILE DRIVING, AND OVER TIME COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN CRACKING THE PIPE, WHICH WOULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK. IF LEAKING OIL CONTACTS COMPONENTS OPERATING AT HIGH TEMPERATURES, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKING OR AN OIL LEAK AT THE OIL SUPPLY PIPE AT THE CYLINDER HEAD-SIDE. AN ADDITIONAL BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED TO INCREASE RIGIDITY OF THE PIPE AND THE PIPE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A MODIFIED PART. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783..

Notes:
SUBARU RECALL NO. WVF-16. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V311000.

Mfg's Report Date:
June 10, 2014.

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
461,338.

Summary:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Note that affected vehicles not currently, or formerly registered, in the salt belt states identified above are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request..

Consequence:
Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. These services will be performed free of charge. The recall began July 2014 and second notifications will run through November 2014. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQK-47. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-110 which applied to certain 2005-2009 Legacy/Outback vehicles. Vehicles that were remedied under the previous campaign still need additional areas rust-proofed..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V738000.

Mfg's Report Date:
October 13, 2016.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
100,127.

Summary:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat..

Consequence:
If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire..

Remedy:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
14V830000.

Mfg's Report Date:
DEC 31, 2014.

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
198,900.

Summary:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Impreza, 2008-2014 WRX and STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia that were remedied under recall 14V-311 prior to December 23, 2014. The brake lines may experience brake line corrosion due to salt water splashing on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector..

Consequence:
Brake fluid may leak due to the brake line corrosion and may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash..

Remedy:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will apply an anti-corrosion wax to the four-way joint connector area of the brake line system, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQQ-52. Notes: This recall is specific to affected Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI customers who had their car remedied under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311 prior to December 23, 2014. Subaru has determined that this remedy was inadequate due to incomplete repair instructions provided to dealers. Affected Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles that were not repaired under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311 prior to December 23, 2014 will continue to be processed under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311. Affected vehicles not currently, or formerly, registered in the salt belt states identified in this recall are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08V405000.

Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 01, 2008.

Component:
SUSPENSION.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
4564.

Summary:
MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING 4,564 MY 2001-2006 CL-CLASS (MODEL 215), MY 2002-2006 S-CLASS (MODEL 220), MY 2003-2007 SL-CLASS (MODEL 230), MY 2007-2008 CL-CLASS (MODEL 216), AND MY 2007 S-CLASS (MODEL 221)PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) ACCELERATION SENSORS ON THE FRONT STRUTS. THESE SENSORS MEASURE ACCELERATION AROUND THE Z-AXIS OF THE VEHICLE AND ASSURE AN AUTOMATIC ADAPTATION OF THE FRONT STRUTS TO MAINTAIN A RELATIVELY LEVEL BODY POSITION. VARIATIONS IN THE SOLDERING PROCESS RESULTED IN SOLDERING POINTS ON THE BOARD OF THE ABC SENSORS WHICH MAY NOT BE WITHIN DESIGN TOLERANCES. SIGNALS FROM THE AFFECTED SENSORS MEASURING THE ACCELERATION MAY NOT BE ACCURATELY TRANSMITTED TO THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT..

Consequence:
A VARIATION IN THE TRANSMITTED VALUES BETWEEN AFFECTED AND UNAFFECTED SENSORS CAN RESULT IN ONE FRONT STRUT ADJUSTING TO A VALUE INDICATING BODY MOVEMENT WHILE ANOTHER STRUT DOES NOT ADJUST PRESENTING THE DRIVER WITH AN UNEVEN FRONT SUSPENSION. THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO UNEXPECTED BODY MOVEMENTS AT THE FRONT AXLE WHICH CAN ADVERSELY INFLUENCE THE VEHICLE'S DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT ABC SENSORS IN ALL POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372..

Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08V303000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 03, 2008.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
404.

Summary:
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE..

Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE ELECTRICAL FUEL PUMP MAY NOT RECEIVE A CRASH SIGNAL THAT IS REQUIRED FOR THE FUEL PUMP TO DISCONNECT AND PREVENT FUTURE FUEL DELIVERY AS DESIGNED..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RECODE THE SCN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372..

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2008 070001. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
no test.

Side Rear Passenger:
no test.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
no test.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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