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2004 Mercedes benz M CLASS Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Hose, Piping, Recall


NHTSA Recall #	78257
NHTSA Compaign #	08V465000
MFG Compaign #	2003040005
Manufacturer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Supplier	MERCEDES BENZ
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	M CLASS
Model Year	2004
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING,
Date of notification	15/11/08
Begin date of manufacuring	07/08/26
End date of manufacturing	07/08/26
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	17/09/08
Report created	16/09/08
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	125228
Defect summary	Mercedes-benz is recalling 125,228 my 1998-2004 m-class vehicles. The hose clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection.
Consequence summary	The loss of power steering fluid may result in diminished power steering over time and ultimately can damage the power steering pump. This could result in a loss of control and a crash without warning.
Corrective action	An earlier recall repair performed on these vehicles may not be sufficient to prevent a future leakage or failure of the power steering hose connection (please see 03v121). Since it is not possible through inspection to identify specific vehicles that may not have been properly repaired, all vehicles repaired prior to november 15, 2003, will be repaired again. The recall is expected to begin during november 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall notes	Mercedes-benz recall no. 2003040005. Customers may 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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2004 Mercedes benz M CLASS Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Hose, Piping, Recall

2004 Mercedes benz M CLASS Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Hose, Piping, Recall

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