Mercedes Benz GL, M Class, R (2008): Steering
Recall 08V682000 · Dec 19, 2008 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
577
vehicles affected
577
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V682000
- Date
- Dec 19, 2008
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 577
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Hydraulic power assist system
- Model years
- 2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MERCEDES-BENZ WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEARS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | GL | 2008 |
| Mercedes Benz | M Class | 2008 |
| Mercedes Benz | R | 2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V682000?
3 models: Mercedes Benz GL (2008), Mercedes Benz M Class (2008), Mercedes Benz R (2008), about 577 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V682000?
MERCEDES-BENZ WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEARS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 28, 2009. OWNER MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
What can happen?
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.
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.