Mercedes-Benz SL500 2003–2011 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin LI54.10-P-077909 · NHTSA communication 11000705 · issued May 31, 2024
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2003–2011
model years
30
vehicle entries
Official summary
Battery Control Module needs replacement due to electrical overstress. Incorrect charging procedures and battery maintenance. Remedy Proper care and maintenance of the electrical system of MY2003-2012 SL-Class. Please share the below excerpts from the Owner’s Manual and general guidance, cautions, and suggestions regarding battery charging and maintenance with customers. Guidance and Cautions : · Failure to follow these instructions can lead to severe injuries or death, damage to the vehicle or its electronic components, and/or cause a battery explosion. · Following extended periods of non-ope
Vehicles covered
- 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500
- 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500
- 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL500
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL500
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL500
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL500
- 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL55
- 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL55
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL55
- 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL55
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL55
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL55
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL55
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL550
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550
- 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL600
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL600
- 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL600
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL600
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL600
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL600
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL65
- 2006 Mercedes-Benz SL65
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL65
- 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL65
- 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.