2000–2004 Mercedes-Benz CL Class & 2000–2004 Mercedes-Benz S Class recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain 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 humidity causing deterioration of the hose.
💥 The risk
This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalytic converter. Leaking fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possible fire.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will install new corrosion resistant abc high pressure distribution hose. The recall began on july 2, 2007. 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
- 07V263000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2007060002
- Manufacturer
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 19,924
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SUSPENSION
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 2, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mercedes-Benz recall no. 207060002.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.