Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #03V121000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V121000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 211,000 affected units, MERCEDES-BENZ/POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V121000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2003-03-27T00:00:00

Subject: Mercedes-benz/power steering hose clamp

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 211,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2003-040005

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: The loss of power steering fluid may result in diminished power steering over time and ultimately can damage the power steering pump.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rp4u_3sp8_yxc9

NHTSA ID: 03V121000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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