| Recall Date |
MAR 27, 2003 |
| Part Affected |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Model Affected |
M CLASS |
| Units Affected |
211000
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Recall Date
MAR 27, 2003
Model Affected
2000 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
Recall 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.
Defect Consenquence
THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER STEERING OVER TIME AND ULTIMATELY CAN DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
211000
Notes
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2003-040005
| Recall Date |
JUL 26, 2000 |
| Part Affected |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
| Model Affected |
M CLASS |
| Units Affected |
4354
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Recall Date
JUL 26, 2000
Model Affected
2000 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
Recall Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." AN AUDIBLE SEAT BELT BUZZER WARNING SOUNDS FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO SECONDS WHEN THE VEHICLE IGNITION IS TURNED TO THE ON OR START POSITION AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT IS FASTENED. THIS BUZZER ACTIVATION EXCEEDS THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THE STANDARD.
Defect Consenquence
DRIVERS MAY BECOME CONFUSED REGARDING THE PURPOSE OF THE CHIME.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME SYSTEM.
Units Affected
4354
Notes
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
| Recall Date |
OCT 30, 2000 |
| Part Affected |
SEAT BELTS |
| Model Affected |
M CLASS |
| Units Affected |
16246
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Recall Date
OCT 30, 2000
Model Affected
2000 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
Recall Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR IN THE REAR FOLDING MIDDLE SEATING POSITION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH OUT-OF-TOLERANCE HARDWARE.
Defect Consenquence
IF THIS IS THE CASE, THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL REAR MIDDLE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE.
Units Affected
16246
Notes
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 20000100007