Recall 08V465000: 1998–2004 Mercedes-Benz M Class

Report received

Sep 17, 2008

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

125,228vehicles

Model years

1998–2004

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

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.

Possible consequence

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.

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
• 2004 Mercedes-Benz M Class0 complaints