| Date Owner notified by MFR |
Aug 31, 2004 |
| Date: |
Received Date: May. 13, 2004;
Recorded Date: May. 12, 2004;
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| Campaign Id: | 04V228000 |
| Recalled Vehicles: |
2001 Mercedes Benz Cl-600,
2002 Mercedes Benz Cl-600,
2003 Mercedes Benz Cl-600,
2004 Mercedes Benz Cl-600,
2001 Mercedes Benz S-600,
2002 Mercedes Benz S-600,
2003 Mercedes Benz S-600,
2004 Mercedes Benz S-600
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| Component: | Suspension.
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
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| Affected Vehicles: | 6,238
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| Recall Summary: |
On certain passenger vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high-pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to heat and humidity. Over time, corrosion may deteriorate the inner steel portions of the hose.
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| Consequence: |
This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage. Under some circumstances, leaking hydraulic fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possibility of fire.
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| How to Fix: |
Dealers will install new, corrosion resistant abc high-pressure distribution hoses. The recall began August 31, 2004. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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| Recall Notes: |
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2004070012. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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