| Recall Date: |
SEP 17, 2008 |
| Component: |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Model Affected: |
M CLASS |
| Units Affected: |
125228
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 17, 2008
Model Affected:
2002 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
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.
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.
Units Affected:
125228
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2003040005
| Recall Date: |
MAR 27, 2003 |
| Component: |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Model Affected: |
M CLASS |
| Units Affected: |
211000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 27, 2003
Model Affected:
2002 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
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.
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.
Units Affected:
211000
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2003-040005
| Recall Date: |
FEB 13, 2002 |
| Component: |
TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Model Affected: |
M CLASS |
| Units Affected: |
172
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 13, 2002
Model Affected:
2002 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
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.
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.
Units Affected:
172
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
| Recall Date: |
JUL 26, 2002 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
| Model Affected: |
M CLASS |
| Units Affected: |
3603
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 26, 2002
Model Affected:
2002 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
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.
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.
Units Affected:
3603
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
| Recall Date: |
SEP 10, 2001 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
| Model Affected: |
ML55 |
| Units Affected: |
870
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 10, 2001
Model Affected:
2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
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.
Units Affected:
870
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
| Recall Date: |
SEP 10, 2001 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
| Model Affected: |
ML320 |
| Units Affected: |
870
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 10, 2001
Model Affected:
2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML320
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
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.
Units Affected:
870
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
| Recall Date: |
SEP 10, 2001 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
| Model Affected: |
ML500 |
| Units Affected: |
870
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 10, 2001
Model Affected:
2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML500
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
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.
Units Affected:
870
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.