| NHTSA Recall # | 41099 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 05V224000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2005 050004 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | M-CLASS |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Date of notification | 17/05/05 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 16/05/05 |
| Report created | 16/05/05 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 7191 |
| Defect 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 summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall 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. |