NHTSA Recall 08V465000: Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 125,228 vehicles. It affects 1998–2004 Mercedes-Benz M Class.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V465000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2003040005 |
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Report received | September 17, 2008 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 2008 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V465000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.