2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 05V224000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2005 050004
- Manufacturer
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 7,191
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 17, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mercedes benz recall no. 2005 050004. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.