Vehicle recall R/2003/060

Mercedes-Benz M-Class recall: Possible loss of power assisted steering fluid

DVSA recall R/2003/060 names the Mercedes-Benz M-Class. It was launched 12 August 2003. It covers vehicles built 1 April 1998 to 1 April 2002.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2003/060
Launched: 12 August 2003
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: 1872
Vehicles: 29,686 across the lines below

What can go wrong

An oversize hose clamp may allow a gradual loss of Power Assisted Steering Fluid over a period of time.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles and replace hose clamp with modified type.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz M-Class	1 April 1998 to 1 April 2002	29,686

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Other recalls for these models

R/2008/147 Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected 10 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2008/149 Engine could lose power. 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS and others
R/2009/031 Automatic tailgate may open inadvertently 29 May 2009, Mercedes-Benz M-Class
R/2010/205 Fuel may leak 7 January 2011, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2011/131 Cruise control may fail to deactivate 31 October 2011, Mercedes-Benz M-Class
R/2012/091 Floor mat may impede accelerator pedal 29 November 2012, Mercedes-Benz M-Class

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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