Recall 05V224000: 2006 Mercedes-Benz M Class

Report received

May 16, 2005

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

7,191vehicles

Model years

2006

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, a hose clamp that secures the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection.

Possible consequence

A loss of power steering fluid can damage the power steering pump and may result in diminished power assist for steering which could lead to a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the power steering hose clamp free of charge. The recall began on may 17, 2005. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected model years

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

• 2006 Mercedes-Benz M Class14 complaints