Recall ID # 07V263000 - SUSPENSION
| Recall Date: |
JUN 12, 2007 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION |
| Model Affected: |
S CLASS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
19924
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 12, 2007
Model Affected:
2003 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS
Summary:
ON CERTAIN 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 HUMIDITY CAUSING DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE.
Consequence:
THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. LEAKING FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Potential Units Affected:
19924
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2007060002
Recall ID # 07V263000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| Recall Date: |
JUN 12, 2007 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Model Affected: |
S CLASS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
19924
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
JUN 12, 2007
Model Affected:
2003 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS
Summary:
ON CERTAIN 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 HUMIDITY CAUSING DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE.
Consequence:
THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. LEAKING FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Potential Units Affected:
19924
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2007060002
Recall ID # 04V285000 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
| Recall Date: |
JUN 09, 2004 |
| Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK |
| Model Affected: |
S CLASS |
| Potential Units Affected: |
16690
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 09, 2004
Model Affected:
2003 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION.
Consequence:
IF THE TRUNK LID IS MANUALLY LIFTED, IT MAY NOT REMAIN IN THE UP POSITION AND COULD CAUSE INJURY IF IT COMES DOWN WHILE SOMEONE IS REACHING INTO THE TRUNK.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH TRUNK LID SPRINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES- BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Potential Units Affected:
16690
Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. 2004 050015