Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : CL-600 | Year : 2002 |
Build Dates : 19991201 - 20040331 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V228000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20040831 | Date Received by ODI: 20040513 | Date Added to Database: 20040512 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2004070012 | ||
Component: SUSPENSION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6238 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROLS (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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |