Vehicle recall 08V682000 · December 19, 2008
Mercedes-Benz GL, M Class and 1 more model
A defect may exist in the driving pin used to control the oil pressure of the power steering.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-benz is recalling 577 my 2008 gl-class, m-class, and r-class vehicles. A defect may exist in the driving pin used to control the oil pressure of the power steering.
- Consequence
- If a defective driving pin exists in a vehicle and the pin breaks during normal vehicle turning, the normally available hydraulic support function will no longer function and steering wheel operation will be limited.
- Remedy
- Mercedes-benz will replace the steering gears. The recall began on January 28, 2009. Owner may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes
- Mercedes-benz recall no. 2008120011.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
- 08V682000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 19, 2008
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2008120011
- Owner notification
- January 28, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 577
- 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 GL (2008): 2008
- Mercedes-Benz M Class (2008): 2008
- Mercedes-Benz R (2008): 2008
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