Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 MERCEDES M CLASS Recall - Campaign #03V121000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 MERCEDES M CLASS RECALL - #03V121000

RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST : HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

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.

Reviews & Complaints View all complaints filed for the 1998 MERCEDES M CLASS

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Send Email
Send to a friend

Hide Form

Recall Details
Vehicle 1998 MERCEDES M CLASS
Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Manufactured between 5/1/1998 - 12/31/2002
Recalled on 4/2/2003
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 6/16/2003
# Affected 211,000
Recalled for STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
 
Description 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.
Consequences THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER STEERING OVER TIME AND ULTIMATELY CAN DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP.
Corrective action 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.
Notes MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2003-040005.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 MERCEDES M CLASS Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

1998 MERCEDES M CLASS Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

1998 MERCEDES M CLASS Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Technical Service Bulletins





Comments

Do you drive a 1998 MERCEDES M CLASS?

Just because a car has been recalled does not mean it is not a reliable car. Millions of cars get recalled every year. Recalls often involve problems that are rare but could cause a serious problem if they occur. So the risk to any given driver is often remote, even though there may be a few high-profile incidents traced to the problem.

Tell us what you think.

Your Name:


Your Comment:


Home  •  Car Recalls  •  Tires  •  Motorcycles  •  RVs  •  Commercial Vehicles  •  Car Seats  •  Complaints  •  Sitemap  •  Privacy Policy

Edmunds  •  Kelley Blue Book  •  SaferCar.gov  •  Consumer Recalls  •  Government Recalls
Follow arfc_recalls on TwitterRSS Feeds