neynhoj

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 577 of its 2008 model year GL-, M- and R-Class vehicles to replace a faulty pin in the power steering system. The pin in question controls the oil pressure in the hydraulic power steering system and should it fail, the power steering system will stop working, making the vehicle difficult to steer.

Contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372
The NHTSA Recall Number is: 08V682000

slim nicky

Thanks, and below are more details from the NHTSA site (http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...ls/results.cfm). We now need to check if we are one of the lucky 577 :-)

Make: MERCEDES BENZ Model: GL
Model Year: 2008

Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. Mfr's Report Date: DEC 17, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V682000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 577

Summary:
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING 577 MY 2008 GL-CLASS, M-CLASS, AND R-CLASS VEHICLES. A DEFECT MAY EXIST IN THE DRIVING PIN USED TO CONTROL THE OIL PRESSURE OF THE POWER STEERING.

Consequence:
IF A DEFECTIVE DRIVING PIN EXISTS IN A VEHICLE AND THE PIN BREAKS DURING NORMAL VEHICLE TURNING, THE NORMALLY AVAILABLE HYDRAULIC SUPPORT FUNCTION WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION AND STEERING WHEEL OPERATION WILL BE LIMITED.

Remedy:
MERCEDES-BENZ WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEARS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2008120011. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .