Power Steering Hose Update
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From: atlanta
1999 ML430
Power Steering Hose Update
FYI........on my 99 ML430/210,000 miles....I noticed a leak at the junction of the lower p/s cooling hose which attaches to the radiator just below the upper radiator hose with a regular screw-type clamp.
This is the hose for which a recall was issued a couple of years ago. At that time, I took the ML in and they replaced the hose clamp with one that was of a better design, but did not replace the hose itself. After noticing the leak I started pricing the hose and getting it replaced. The cheapest I found was $200.00 including labor. One shop suggested revisiting the dealer.
This I did..... and amazingly enough, this morning they replaced the hose and changed the p/s fluid for the princely sum of $000.000 !!
Surprised the heck out of me..particularly with the mileage. I'm thinking if you have ANY issues with this hose, check with the dealer first..it should be covered. I must say I was very impressed with Atlanta Classic this time.ML was ready at the time promised and thoroughly washed......
This is the hose for which a recall was issued a couple of years ago. At that time, I took the ML in and they replaced the hose clamp with one that was of a better design, but did not replace the hose itself. After noticing the leak I started pricing the hose and getting it replaced. The cheapest I found was $200.00 including labor. One shop suggested revisiting the dealer.
This I did..... and amazingly enough, this morning they replaced the hose and changed the p/s fluid for the princely sum of $000.000 !!
Surprised the heck out of me..particularly with the mileage. I'm thinking if you have ANY issues with this hose, check with the dealer first..it should be covered. I must say I was very impressed with Atlanta Classic this time.ML was ready at the time promised and thoroughly washed......
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From: In A Van Down By The River
2014 RX 350 F Sport, 2007 Scion tC, 2000 ML 430 Money Pit Finally Gone! Oh Happy Day!
I recieved a letter from Mercedes a while back stating that the power steering hose problem/recall is covered for ten years. 
