Mercedes-Benz Recalling... Recalled 1998-2003 M-Class SUVs

[PanterroR]

If not a first, Mercedes-Benz’s action to issue a second recall on the same vehicle because the earlier repair performed on the specific model may not have been sufficient, is something definitely out of the ordinary. In particular, Merc will ask 102,954 owners of MY 1998-2003 M-Class models in the U.S. to bring their SUVs to the company’s dealers to repair a clamp used to secure the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler.

According to information posted on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's official web site, the clamp may not provide enough force for this connection leading to the loss of power steering fluid which in turn could result in diminished power steering over time. To put it simple, you’ll need a professional weightlifter’s muscles to turn the steering wheel with ease.

The agency said that all M-Class vehicles repaired prior to November 15, 2003, will be repaired again with the new recall expected to begin during October 2008. If you happen to have any questions, you can contact Mercedes Benz directly at 1-800-367-6372.


Source: Mercedes-Benz Recalling... Recalled 1998-2003 M-Class SUVs - Carscoop

 

[justanthony]

^ No suprises there..

 

[Centurion]

Lol ML mk.I still continues to plague Mercedes even half a decade after production has seized. It's by far the worst car MB have ever developed.

 

[cawimmer430]

Glad I don't own one.

I've driven the old W163 ML270 CDI Final Edition and it was halfway decent but just didn't feel as solid or well-built as the current ML.

 

[Gullwing]

Told mom not to worry about it unless her power steering hose fails. I even have an extra hose and clamp in the garage just in case. I just don't want to go to the dealership.

(((It's by far the worst car MB have ever developed.)))
The 98 and 99 were pretty bad, but I am not sure it is the worst every developed, the V class...

 

[cawimmer430]

Told mom not to worry about it unless her power steering hose fails. I even have an extra hose and clamp in the garage just in case. I just don't want to go to the dealership.

(((It's by far the worst car MB have ever developed.)))
The 98 and 99 were pretty bad, but I am not sure it is the worst every developed, the V class...

The V-Class makes the W163 M-Class look like a quality product. Also the Vaneo was a serious POS. Those two are much worse than a W163 M-Class - and that's saying a lot. Funny thing is one of my neighbors has a V220 Diesel and he's happy with it. Must be a rare case.