| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 17, 2008 |
| Vehicle Component: |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Model Affected |
M CLASS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
125228
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 17, 2008
Vehicle Component:
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
125228
Model Affected
2002 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Defect Summary:
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.
Defect 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
125228
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2003040005
| 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
|
Auto Recall Date:
MAR 27, 2003
Vehicle Component:
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
211000
Model Affected
2002 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
2002 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
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 13, 2002 |
| Vehicle Component: |
TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Model Affected |
M CLASS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
172
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 13, 2002
Vehicle Component:
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
172
Model Affected
2002 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP SP5000 TIRES. SOME OF THESE TIRES HAVE A SEPARATION AROUND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE IN THE AREA OF THE SIDE WALL AND TREAD.
Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE DUNLOP TIRES WHICH EXHIBIT THIS DEFECT WHEN VISUALLY INSPECTED. ONLY DUNLOP TIRES IN WEEK 4901 WITH TIRE CODES 4909 OR 4917 ARE INVOLVED AND WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BY TELEPHONE BEGAN FEBUARY 27, 2002. 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:
172
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUL 26, 2002 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
| Model Affected |
M CLASS |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
3603
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
JUL 26, 2002
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3603
Model Affected
2002 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Defect Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, S7.3, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE SEAT BELT CHIMES MAY NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED AND IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Defect Consequence:
IF THE DRIVER BUCKLES HIS SEAT BELT PRIOR TO STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHIME WILL NOT SOUND AT ALL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO ENSURE THAT THE SEAT BELT CHIME OPERATES AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-201-573-0117.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3603
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 10, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
| Model Affected |
ML55 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
870
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 10, 2001
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
870
Model Affected
2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
Defect Consequence:
THE CONTROL ARM COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2001. 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:
870
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 10, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
| Model Affected |
ML320 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
870
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 10, 2001
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
870
Model Affected
2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML320
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
Defect Consequence:
THE CONTROL ARM COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2001. 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:
870
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
| Auto Recall Date: |
SEP 10, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
| Model Affected |
ML500 |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
870
Recall Details
|
Auto Recall Date:
SEP 10, 2001
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
870
Model Affected
2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML500
2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
Defect Consequence:
THE CONTROL ARM COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2001. 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:
870
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.