Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2000/088: Potential Loss Of Pas Oil, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Oct 2000
- Launched
- 15,047
- vehicles in the UK
- 1827
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1997. Insufficient tightening of the power assisted steering damper screw may result in oil leakage. The dealer will check the torque of the steering damper fastening screw. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Insufficient tightening of the power assisted steering damper screw may result in oil leakage. This oil may in extreme circumstances contact the exhaust system with the risk of an under bonnet fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL LOSS OF PAS OIL Defect: Insufficient tightening of the power assisted steering damper screw may result in oil leakage. This oil may in extreme circumstances contact the exhaust system with the risk of an under bonnet fire. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check the torque of the steering damper fastening screw. Replace the damper O ring seals if they are leaking.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential loss of pas oil.
The Fix
The dealer will check the torque of the steering damper fastening screw.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1997 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 15,047 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code 1827 or the DVSA reference R/2000/088. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2000/062 on 8 Aug 2000, for possible fire risk. The one launched after it was R/2001/016 on 8 Dec 2000, for brake imbalance. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/088, launched 13 October 2000. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.