Recall 07V263000: 2000–2004 Mercedes-Benz S Class and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 12, 2007

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

19,924vehicles

Model years

2000–2004

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 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 humidity causing deterioration of the hose.

Possible consequence

This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalytic converter. Leaking fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possible fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install new corrosion resistant abc high pressure distribution hose. The recall began on july 2, 2007. 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.

• 2000 Mercedes-Benz CL Class1 complaints
• 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL Class4 complaints
• 2002 Mercedes-Benz CL Class19 complaints
• 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL Class5 complaints
• 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL Class4 complaints
• 2000 Mercedes-Benz S Class81 complaints
• 2001 Mercedes-Benz S Class36 complaints
• 2002 Mercedes-Benz S Class48 complaints
• 2003 Mercedes-Benz S Class28 complaints
• 2004 Mercedes-Benz S Class15 complaints