Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V465000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V465000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Includes 125,228 affected units, POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V465000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-09-17T00:00:00

Subject: Power steering hose clamp

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 125,228

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2003040005

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-vtd3.m3ce~fan4

NHTSA ID: 08V465000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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