Mercedes-Benz M Class Recall R/2003/060: Possible Loss Of Power Assisted Steering Fluid, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Aug 2003
- Launched
- 29,686
- vehicles in the UK
- 1872
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled M Class vehicles built between 1 April 1998 and 1 April 2002. An oversize hose clamp may allow a gradual loss of Power Assisted Steering Fluid over a period of time. The dealer will replace hose clamp with modified type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An oversize hose clamp may allow a gradual loss of Power Assisted Steering Fluid over a period of time.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTED STEERING FLUID Defect: An oversize hose clamp may allow a gradual loss of Power Assisted Steering Fluid over a period of time. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace hose clamp with modified type.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible loss of power assisted steering fluid.
The Fix
The dealer will replace hose clamp with modified type.
Are You Affected?
M Class built between 1 April 1998 and 1 April 2002 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 29,686 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 1872 or the DVSA reference R/2003/060. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Class, E Class, M Class, R Class and 1 moreThe driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time | Urgent | R/2021/279 | |
| A Class, C Class, E Class, M Class and 2 moreThe driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time | Urgent | R/2021/277 | |
| C Class, CL Class, CLA, CLS and 6 moreFaulty control unit may cause vehicle to perform outside specification | Low | R/2017/124 | |
| M ClassFront suspension arm may not be tightened correctly | Urgent | R/2017/081 | |
| M Class, S Class HybridTransmission may lock at low speed | Urgent | R/2015/248 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2003/101 on 8 Aug 2003, for possible fault in air bag control module. The one launched after it was R/2003/146 on 19 Sep 2003, for possible loss of steering control. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/060, launched 12 August 2003. 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.