Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, Corrosion May Occur In The Inner Steel Portions Of The Active Body Control’S (ABC) High-Pressure Distribution Hose Due To Extensive Exposure To Heat And Humidity. Over Time, Corrosion May Deteriorate The Inner Steel Portions Of The Hose.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
CL600
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
04V228000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
This May Result In ABC Hydraulic Fluid Leakage. Under Some CircuMSTances, Leaking Hydraulic Fluid May Come In Contact With Hot Engine Components And Lead To A Possibility Of Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install New, Corrosion Resistant ABC High-Pressure Distribution Hoses. The Recall Began August 31, 2004. Owners Should Contact Mercedes-Benz At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
19991201
End Of Manufacture
20040331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6238
Date Owners Notified
20040831
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20040513
Make Campaign Number
2004070012