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Mercedes-Benz Recall 2003-040005: Mercedes-Benz/Power Steering Hose Clamp
2003 Mercedes-Benz ML320
The loss of power steering fluid may result in diminished power steering over time and ultimately can damage the power steering pump.
Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist — Hose, Piping, And Connections
- Summary
- On certain passenger 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.
- Actions
- Dealers will install a new hose clamp on the power steering hose to the power steering cooler. During clamp replacement, the power steering cooling hose will be inspected and replaced as necessary. Owner notification began June 16, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Documents (18)
- Renotification Notice - February 2009
- Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
- Fax Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Quarterly Performance Report
- Quarterly Performance Report
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