Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Hose Clamp Used To Secure The Power Steering Fluid Cooling Hose To The Power Steering Fluid Cooler May Not Provide Sufficient ClaMPIng Force For This ConneCTIon.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
M CLASS
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
03V121000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And ConneCTIons
Effect Of Defect
The Loss Of Power Steering Fluid May Result In Diminished Power Steering Over Time And Ultimately Can Damage The Power Steering Pump.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Hose Clamp On The Power Steering Hose To The Power Steering Cooler. During Clamp Replacement, The Power Steering Cooling Hose Will Be Inspected And Replaced As Necessary. Owner Notification Began June 16, 2003. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Mercedes-Benz At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
19980501
End Of Manufacture
20021231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
211000
Date Owners Notified
20030616
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20030327
Make Campaign Number
2003-040005