Recall 03V121000: 1998–2003 Mercedes-Benz M Class

Report received

Mar 27, 2003

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

211,000vehicles

Model years

1998–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Mercedes-Benz M Class5 complaints
• 1999 Mercedes-Benz M Class18 complaints
• 2000 Mercedes-Benz M Class25 complaints
• 2001 Mercedes-Benz M Class5 complaints
• 2002 Mercedes-Benz M Class5 complaints
• 2003 Mercedes-Benz M Class10 complaints