NHTSA Recall 03V121000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V121000; Date: Mar. 27, 2003
The loss of power steering fluid may result in diminished power steering over time and ultimately can damage the power steering pump.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Mercedes Benz M Class; 1999 Mercedes Benz M Class; 2000 Mercedes Benz M Class; 2001 Mercedes Benz M Class; 2002 Mercedes Benz M Class; 2003 Mercedes Benz M Class
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 211,000
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2003-040005. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 16, 2003
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