1998-2003 Mercedes Benz M Class recall: hose, piping, and connections

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on March 27, 2003. It covers about 211,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 211,000
reported: Mar 27, 2003
owners notified: Jun 16, 2003
related complaints: 18

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: The loss of power steering fluid may result in diminished power steering over time and ultimately can damage the power steering pump.
Remedy: 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 number 03V121000

Affected vehicles

Mercedes Benz M Class 1998-2003 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about steering problems.

2000 Mercedes Benz M Class 2001 Mercedes Benz M Class 2002 Mercedes Benz M Class 2003 Mercedes Benz M Class

Questions about recall 03V121000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2003 Mercedes Benz M Class hose, piping, and connections?

Yes. Recall 03V121000, reported on March 27, 2003, covers about 211,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V121000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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