NHTSA recall 08V682000
Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Mercedes Benz GL and 2 more
Reported Dec 19, 2008577 vehicles affectedMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2008120011Built Mar 3, 2008 – Mar 20, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
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 remedy
Mercedes-benz will replace the steering gears. the recall began on january 28, 2009. owner may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.