Mercedes-benz Recall 04V228000: Suspension

NHTSA recall 04V228000 · announced May 13, 2004 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. · 6,238 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH-PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HEAT AND HUMIDITY. OVER TIME, CORROSION MAY DETERIORATE THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE HOSE.

The risk

THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE. UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBILITY OF FIRE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH-PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2004070012.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl600
• 2002 Mercedes-benz Cl600
• 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl600
• 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl600
• 2001 Mercedes-benz S600
• 2002 Mercedes-benz S600
• 2003 Mercedes-benz S600
• 2004 Mercedes-benz S600

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.