Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Is Recalling 125,228 My 1998-2004 M-Class 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
08V465000
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. This Could Result In A Loss Of Control And A Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
An Earlier Recall Repair Performed On These Vehicles May Not Be Sufficient To Prevent A Future Leakage Or Failure Of The Power Steering Hose ConneCTIon (Please See 03V121). Since It Is Not Possible Through InspeCTIon To Identify Specific Vehicles That May Not Have Been Properly Repaired, All Vehicles Repaired Prior To November 15, 2003, Will Be Repaired Again. The Recall Is Expected To Begin During November 2008. Owners May Contact Mercedes-Benz At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
125228
Date Owners Notified
20081115
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20080917
Make Campaign Number
2003040005