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2008 Mercedes benz R Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Recall


NHTSA Recall #	67272
NHTSA Compaign #	08V682000
MFG Compaign #	2008120011
Manufacturer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Supplier	MERCEDES BENZ
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	R
Model Year	2008
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of notification	28/01/09
Begin date of manufacuring	03/03/08
End date of manufacturing	20/03/08
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	19/12/08
Report created	23/12/08
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	577
Defect 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 summary	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.
Corrective action	Mercedes-benz will replace the steering gears. The recall began on january 28, 2009. Owner may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall 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 .

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2008 Mercedes benz R Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Recall

2008 Mercedes benz R Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Recall

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