| NHTSA Recall # | 40990 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 04V228000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2004070012 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CL600 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of notification | 31/08/04 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/12/99 |
| End date of manufacturing | 31/03/04 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 13/05/04 |
| Report created | 12/05/04 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 6238 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall 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). |