Vehicle recall 05V224000 · May 16, 2005
2006 Mercedes-Benz M Class
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…
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- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V224000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 2005
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2005 050004
- Owner notification
- May 17, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,191
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz M Class (2006): 2006
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