Mercedes-Benz has announced the recall 102,954 SUVs due to a defect that could cause the loss of power steering. The recall – which is set to begin in October — includes M-Class SUVs built between 1998 and 2003.
According to Automotive News, a defective cooling hose clamp is the reason for the recall. The cooling hose – which cools the power steering system – may not hold with enough force, causing a reduction in the amount of boost on tap. The defect could also damage the vehicle’s power steering pump.
“This could result in a loss of control and a crash without warning,” NHTSA said. Despite the severity of the recall, it doesn’t appear as though any accidents or injuries have been linked to the defect.
Mercedes’ M-Class SUVs were recalled for a similar problem in 2003, but the problem was not properly fixed. Therefore even M-Class vehicles that went in for a fix earlier this decade are still included in the latest recall.
09/26, 10:42 AM
posted by:
Got Handling?
This is ridiculous, some of these cars are ten years old, surely if the part has lasted 10 years, then it has survived a normal service life. Why should MB have to replace parts that have lasted a full service life?
09/26, 10:53 AM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
If I was an owner of one of the older ones and my rig was working fine I’d just ignore it. Sure as hell you take it to a dealer to address this issue and then when you go to pick it up the guy across the counter says ‘by the way, we noticed this… and this… and that’. Thanks, but no thanks.
09/26, 11:05 AM
posted by:
RaineMan
Well… I guess it’s nice to see the Germans standing behind their engineering. If it was a domestic car we would hear “sorry, but your warranty is expired”.
09/26, 11:22 AM
posted by:
tripleonefive
Make it RaineMan
You are correct and that is the difference btw American car co and everyone one else. Just for the record these MLs were plagued with issues including paint bubbles and electrical problems. To be fair this is when MB got in bed with Chrysler and I forgive them for it but Im not buying a 98-03 ML I like the MDX better anyway
09/26, 11:48 AM
posted by:
ktulu
2 bad, buyt at least they’re showing they care
the MDX SUCKS!
09/26, 2:35 PM
posted by:
Need more oil for GM
German crap. Buy a much better built and more reliable Lambda GM
09/26, 3:36 PM
posted by:
nitinsharma1000
What do you drive Need more oil??
09/26, 6:18 PM
posted by:
tyler_is_aero_tt
Lo I bet he drives a 1998 Honda Civic coupe.
09/26, 7:49 PM
posted by:
The Stig
This platform was pivotal for MB, softening up the public for the future of their vehicles. Now they’re all as bad as the ML.
09/26, 8:49 PM
posted by:
elviososa
Huahahah…no matter what brand…Made in USA sucks! Same like Made in China.
09/26, 10:40 PM
posted by:
RTT10
Mercedes is putting piece of **** american parts into their cars making them extremly unreliable and american and american cars suck like ur grandmas vacuum cleaner.. now need more oil gm.. where do u live and what car do u drive a Chevy Aveo with hubcaps??
09/27, 12:54 PM
posted by:
VWgrouP
Hmm, to bad. Got handling? you have a good point.
09/28, 1:15 PM
posted by:
Bimmer
Please explain to me why do they call it M-Class and not ML-Class?