Recall
Mercedes Benz M-class — 05V224000
NHTSA ID
05V224000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
M-class
Years Affected
2006
Recall Date
2005-05-16
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Units Affected
7,191
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
2005 050004
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A HOSE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION.
Consequence
A LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID CAN DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER ASSIST FOR STEERING WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING HOSE CLAMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.