Mercedes Benz CL600, S600 (2001-2004): Suspension
Recall 04V228000 · May 13, 2004 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
6,238
vehicles affected
6,238
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04V228000
- Date
- May 13, 2004
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 6,238
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension
- Model years
- 2001-2004
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER 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 HEAT AND HUMIDITY. OVER TIME, CORROSION MAY DETERIORATE THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE HOSE.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | CL600 | 2001-2004 |
| Mercedes Benz | S600 | 2001-2004 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 04V228000?
2 models: Mercedes Benz CL600 (2001-2004), Mercedes Benz S600 (2001-2004), about 6,238 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 04V228000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.