1998-2004 Mercedes Benz M Class recall: hose, piping, and connections

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on September 17, 2008. It covers about 125,228 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 125,228
reported: Sep 17, 2008
owners notified: Nov 15, 2008
related complaints: 18

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

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 08V465000

Affected vehicles

Mercedes Benz M Class 1998-2004 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Owner complaints about the same problem

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

2001 Mercedes Benz M Class 2002 Mercedes Benz M Class 2003 Mercedes Benz M Class 2004 Mercedes Benz M Class

Questions about recall 08V465000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2004 Mercedes Benz M Class hose, piping, and connections?

Yes. Recall 08V465000, reported on September 17, 2008, covers about 125,228 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V465000?

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.

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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