2000 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V121000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 27, 2003 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Model Affected |
M CLASS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
211000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 27, 2003
Vehicle Component:
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
211000
Model Affected
2000 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Defect Summary:
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.
Defect 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
211000
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2003-040005
2000 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 00V203000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUL 26, 2000 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
| Model Affected |
M CLASS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
4354
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUL 26, 2000
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4354
Model Affected
2000 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." AN AUDIBLE SEAT BELT BUZZER WARNING SOUNDS FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO SECONDS WHEN THE VEHICLE IGNITION IS TURNED TO THE ON OR START POSITION AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT IS FASTENED. THIS BUZZER ACTIVATION EXCEEDS THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THE STANDARD.
Defect Consequence:
DRIVERS MAY BECOME CONFUSED REGARDING THE PURPOSE OF THE CHIME.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME SYSTEM.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
4354
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
2000 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS Recall ID from NHTSA: 00V352000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 30, 2000 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS |
| Model Affected |
M CLASS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
16246
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 30, 2000
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
16246
Model Affected
2000 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR IN THE REAR FOLDING MIDDLE SEATING POSITION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH OUT-OF-TOLERANCE HARDWARE.
Defect Consequence:
IF THIS IS THE CASE, THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
16246
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 20000100007