Yes, these transmission computers have been replaced under warranty. My mom's car had it replaced under warranty for a different problem.

My 97 C280 does the same exact thing on the 4-3 downshift, but I am willing to live with it as everything else works fine and I don't mind a harsh downshift. I would follow John's advice and get on them, how did they suddenly know about the problem when the updated computer has been around for a few years?

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Ali Al-Chalabi

2001 CLK55
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel
2002 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
Merlin Extralight w/ Campy Record