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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 4dr Sdn 6.3L AMG 6.3L

AMG premium leather upholstery w/Alcantara shoulder areas

AMG multi-contour 10-way pwr heated front sport seats-inc: 3-position memory, pwr height adjustable active head restraints, adjustable lumbar, pneumatically adjustable side bolsters, thigh support

Retractable outboard rear head restraints

Front/rear floor mats

Rubber-studded stainless-steel pedals

AMG premium Alcantara leather-trimmed 4-way pwr tilt/telescopic sport steering wheel-inc: aluminum shift paddles, driver-programmable easy-exit, memory, audio & multi-function display controls

Multi-function display in center of speedometer-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, oil level check, digital speedometer, driver-programmable settings

Tire pressure monitoring system

Instrumentation-inc: electronic analog speedometer & tachometer, digital odometer & Touch Shift & mode selections, quartz clock, electronic bar-graph fuel & coolant temp gauges

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

Pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down

Pwr door locks w/auto-lock

Hands-free communication system w/voice control

Cruise control

SmartKey system-inc: selective unlock, fuel filler door, panic alarm, windows & sunroof open/close

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

Integrated HomeLink compatible (3) button garage door opener

Anti-theft alarm system w/engine immobilizer

COMAND cockpit management/data system-inc: AM/FM/Weatherband radio, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, auxiliary audio input

Harmon/kardon LOGIC7 digital surround system

Sirius satellite radio

Automatic quad-zone climate control-inc: electrostatic dust/pollen filter, sun & humidity/dew point sensors, tunnel mode

Rear window defogger

High-gloss Laurel wood trim

Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

Night security illumination

Premium leather AMG shift knob

12V pwr outlet in rear seat storage compartment & cargo area

City 12/hwy 18 (6.3L engine/7-speed auto trans)

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

Dual front adaptive dual-stage airbags w/occupant classification system

Front/rear side-impact airbags

Front/rear side-impact curtain airbags

Driver knee airbag

Front 3-point seat belts-inc: emergency tensioning device, belt force limiter, shoulder belt height-adjusters

Rear 3-point seat belts-inc: emergency tensioning device, belt force limiter

Child safety rear door locks

Illuminated emergency interior trunk release

Electronic stability program (ESP)

Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system

Front/rear crumple zones

Driver-programmable daytime running lamps

PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system

Single red rear foglamp in left taillamp

Driver-programmable daytime running lamps

Pwr heated mirrors-inc: memory, auto-dimming driver mirror

Blue tinted glass

Rain-sensing variable intermittent wipers w/heated washer nozzles

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

AMG front apron w/mesh intakes, side sills, rear apron

Silver grille w/(3) chrome ribs

Driver-selectable light-sensing headlamps

Halogen front foglamps

AMG 6.3L DOHC SMPI 32-valve V8 engine

AMG 7-speed automatic transmission w/AMG SpeedShift

Electronic stability program (ESP)

Rear wheel drive

Independent 4-link front suspension w/anti-dive geometry

Independent 5-arm multi-link rear suspension-inc: aluminum links, wheel-hub carriers, anti-squat geometry, alignment control

Airmatic dual control semi-active air suspension w/Adaptive Damping System (ADS II)

Enlarged front/rear stabilizer bars

P255/35R19 front high performance tires

P285/30R19 rear high performance tires

19 x 8.5" front AMG 5-spoke aluminum wheels

19 x 9.5" rear AMG 5-spoke aluminum wheels

Vehicle-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering

AMG pwr 6-piston perforated & ventilated front & 4-piston perforated & ventilated rear disc brakes

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

AMG dual-exhaust system w/(4) polished chrome tips

AMG PREMIUM LEATHER INTERIOR (STD)

LEATHER UPHOLSTERY (REQ: 235 or 264 Designo)

GAS GUZZLER TAX

GRAPHITE DESIGNO -inc: designo porcelain leather seats, designo black piano lacquer wood trim, designo black piano lacquer wood & leather shift knob, black velour floormats w/black leather binding (N/A w/Extra Cost Paint) *Affects Color Availability*

PLATINUM BLACK DESIGNO -inc: designo classic red leather seats, designo black piano lacquer wood trim, designo black piano lacquer wood & leather shift knob, black velour floormats w/black leather binding (N/A w/Extra Cost Paint) *Affects Color Availability*

P1 PKG -inc: DVD navigation, active ventilated front seats w/heating feature, pwr rear window sunshade, pwr trunk closer

P2 PKG -inc: DVD navigation, active ventilated front seats w/heating feature, pwr rear window sunshade, pwr trunk closer, bi-xenon low & high beam headlamps w/active curve illumination system, Keyless Go, heated headlamp washers

AMG PERFORMANCE PKG -inc: 19" AMG dual-spoke multi-piece sterling silver wheels, high performance tires, AMG leather & Alcantara steering wheel w/aluminum shift paddles, 186-mph top speed limiter, AMG limited-slip differential, AMG track-calibrated Airmatic suspension, larger front rotors (N/A w/235 or 264 Designo)

DISTRONIC CRUISE CONTROL

PARKTRONIC

IPOD INTEGRATION KIT

MATTE BURL WALNUT WOOD INTERIOR TRIM (N/A w/235 or 264 Designo)

CARBON FIBER INTERIOR TRIM (N/A w/235 or 264 Designo)

EXTRA COST PAINT

STANDARD PAINT (STD)

  Black -- Black

  Black -- Cashmere

  Black -- Ash

  Arctic White -- Black

  Arctic White -- Cashmere

  Arctic White -- Ash

  Obsidian Black Metallic -- Black

  Obsidian Black Metallic -- Cashmere

  Obsidian Black Metallic -- Ash

  Jade Green Metallic -- Black

  Jade Green Metallic -- Cashmere

  Jade Green Metallic -- Ash

  Capri Blue Metallic -- Black

  Capri Blue Metallic -- Cashmere

  Capri Blue Metallic -- Ash

  Flint Grey Metallic -- Black

  Flint Grey Metallic -- Cashmere

  Flint Grey Metallic -- Ash

  Barolo Red Metallic -- Black

  Barolo Red Metallic -- Cashmere

  Barolo Red Metallic -- Ash

  Pewter Metallic -- Black

  Pewter Metallic -- Cashmere

  Pewter Metallic -- Ash

  Iridium Silver Metallic -- Black

  Iridium Silver Metallic -- Cashmere

  Iridium Silver Metallic -- Ash

  Diamond White Metallic -- Black

  Diamond White Metallic -- Cashmere

  Diamond White Metallic -- Ash

  Indium Grey Metallic -- Black

  Indium Grey Metallic -- Cashmere

  Indium Grey Metallic -- Ash

  designo Platinum Black -- Red

  designo Graphite -- Porcelain

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

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.