2008 MERCEDES M CLASS RECALL - #08V682000
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2008 MERCEDES M CLASS |
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| Manufacturer |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
3/3/2008 - 3/20/2008 |
| Recalled on |
12/23/2008 |
| Influenced by |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/28/2009 |
| # Affected |
577 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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 . |
| See also |
2008 MERCEDES M CLASS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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