Mercedes will check and fix problems with batteries and alternators on six- and eight-cylinder petrol engines built between June 2001 and November 2004.
On E-class and CLS-class models built between January 2002 and January 2005, computer software will be installed to control the battery.
Mercedes also will update the braking system on E, SL and CLS-class vehicles made since June 2001. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4398901.stm 1.3 million units at the same time... isn't that one of the biggest single recall of all time?
