2001–2004 Mercedes-Benz CL600 & 2001–2004 Mercedes-Benz S600 recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high-pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to heat and humidity. Over time, corrosion may deteriorate the inner steel portions of the hose.
💥 The risk
This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage. Under some circumstances, leaking hydraulic fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possibility of fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will install new, corrosion resistant abc high-pressure distribution hoses. The recall began august 31, 2004. Owners should contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V228000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2004070012
- Manufacturer
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 6,238
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 31, 2004
- Built
- Apr 1, 2000 – Mar 31, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mercedes-Benz recall no. 2004070012.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).