| 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
2002 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 |
FEB 13, 2002 |
| Part Affected |
TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Model Affected |
M CLASS |
| Units Affected |
172
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Recall Date
FEB 13, 2002
Model Affected
2002 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
Recall Summary
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP SP5000 TIRES. SOME OF THESE TIRES HAVE A SEPARATION AROUND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE IN THE AREA OF THE SIDE WALL AND TREAD.
Defect Consenquence
THIS COULD RESULT IN PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE DUNLOP TIRES WHICH EXHIBIT THIS DEFECT WHEN VISUALLY INSPECTED. ONLY DUNLOP TIRES IN WEEK 4901 WITH TIRE CODES 4909 OR 4917 ARE INVOLVED AND WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BY TELEPHONE BEGAN FEBUARY 27, 2002. 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
172
Notes
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
| Recall Date |
JUL 26, 2002 |
| Part Affected |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES |
| Model Affected |
M CLASS |
| Units Affected |
3603
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Recall Date
JUL 26, 2002
Model Affected
2002 MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS
Recall Summary
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, S7.3, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE SEAT BELT CHIMES MAY NOT FUNCTION AS DESIGNED AND IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Defect Consenquence
IF THE DRIVER BUCKLES HIS SEAT BELT PRIOR TO STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CHIME WILL NOT SOUND AT ALL WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO ENSURE THAT THE SEAT BELT CHIME OPERATES AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-201-573-0117.
Units Affected
3603
Notes
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
| Recall Date |
SEP 10, 2001 |
| Part Affected |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
| Model Affected |
ML500 |
| Units Affected |
870
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Recall Date
SEP 10, 2001
Model Affected
2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML500
Recall Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
Defect Consenquence
THE CONTROL ARM COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2001. 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
870
Notes
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
| Recall Date |
SEP 10, 2001 |
| Part Affected |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
| Model Affected |
ML55 |
| Units Affected |
870
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Recall Date
SEP 10, 2001
Model Affected
2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML55
Recall Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
Defect Consenquence
THE CONTROL ARM COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2001. 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
870
Notes
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
| Recall Date |
SEP 10, 2001 |
| Part Affected |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM |
| Model Affected |
ML320 |
| Units Affected |
870
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Recall Date
SEP 10, 2001
Model Affected
2002 MERCEDES BENZ ML320
Recall Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
Defect Consenquence
THE CONTROL ARM COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2001. 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
870
Notes
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.