Date:

February 15, 2013

Order No.:

T-B-46.30/13b
T-B-46.30/13a, December 21, 2007 (DTB)
46

Supersedes:
Group:

Revision History
b
2/15/2013 Deleted last line note on page 2 regarding authorization number.
a
12/21/2007 Additional Information on When Not to Replace Hose and Clamp
3/5/04
Initial Issue
SUBJECT:

Model 163.154/157/172/174/175
Model Year 1998 from VIN-043552 up to and including Model Year 2003
10 Year/Unlimited Mile EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR CLAMP AND LOWER POWER
STEERING HOSE

If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of power steering leaks from the connection to
the power steering cooler, please replace hose and clamp according to WIS document Number AR-46.25U-0008GH with repair set.
NOTE: Figure 1 illustrates the
new hose and clamp
(screw type clamp)
connection design listed
in the parts information
section. Further
movement of the hose is
prevented by a flare at the
end of the nipple
extending from the
radiator.

This bulletin has been created and maintained in accordance with MBUSA-SLP S423QH001, Document and Data Control, and
MBUSA-SLP S424HH001, Control of Quality Records.

© 2013 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
Dealer Workshop Services
www.MBUSA.com
www.startekinfo.com

All rights reserved. Reproduction or translation in whole
or in part is not permitted without authorization from the
publisher. Printed in U.S.A.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes

Special Tools

210 589 00 71 00
Hand Pump

Tool Information
Tool Number

Group

Cat.

210 589 00 71 00

27

A

Tool Description
Hand pump

Retailer Net ($)
$172.00

Note: This MBUSA Special Tool: 210 589 00 71 00 was released to all MB dealers in MY 1997 and should already be in
Dealer’s Special Tool Inventory.

Parts Information
Qty.

1

Part Number
(Repair Set)
163.154: Lower power steering hose repair set from VIN 043552 A163 460 52 24 05
to 289559
163.154: Lower power steering hose repair set as of VIN 289560A163 460 51 24 05

1

163.172: Lower power steering hose repair set

A163 460 52 24 05

1

163.174: Lower power steering hose repair set

A163 460 53 24 05

1

163.157: Lower power steering hose repair set

A163 460 51 24 05

1

163.175: Lower power steering hose repair set

A163 460 51 24 05

1 Liter

Power Steering Fluid

BQ 146 0001

1

Part Name

In Case of Warranty
Operation:
Damage Code
46533 04

Lower power steering hose and replace hose clamp at radiator fitting, replace (02-3902)
Operation Number
02 3902

Time (hrs.)
1.0 hrs.

Model Indicator (s)
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5

NOTE: The reimbursement for miscellaneous fees (rental vehicles, lodging, towing, food and travel
expenses), that the customer may have incurred because of Recall Campaign 2003 040005 as provided for
in the attached sample letter to consumers, is an exception to the Recall Reimbursement policy guidelines as
previously communicated on NetS7barney7tar on 04-22-2003. Reimbursement for miscellaneous fees, if
any, that were reasonably and necessarily incurred as the result of a breakdown of their vehicle, can only be
claimed if incurred prior to the Recall being performed. The reimbursement for miscellaneous costs is to
be submitted as a "sublet", utilize sublet code of "sub", with damage code 46 533 04. Repair date must be
date of claim submission. Dealer text is required with a detailed explanation for the claiming of the
miscellaneous fees and the date that the customer incurred same. Failure to provide details of expenses will
result in the claim being debited.

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T-B-46.30/13b (February 2013)

March, 2004

Dear M-Class Owner:
A few months ago you received a letter from Mercedes-Benz advising owners of a safety recall relating to the
power steering system (Mercedes-Benz Safety Recall Campaign No. 2003-040005). The purpose of this
letter is to advise you of additional benefits that Mercedes is providing to you with respect to your M-Class
ownership.
As part of the company’s continuing commitment to insure the satisfaction of its customers, Mercedes-Benz
will reimburse you for the documented costs of towing, lodging, food and travel expenses, if any, that were
reasonably and necessarily incurred as the result of a breakdown of your vehicle due to a power steering
failure that is the subject of the above-referenced recall campaign. This would include the cost of a rental
vehicle, if needed, while the dealership was performing the repair following a related breakdown.
To further support you, Mercedes-Benz will extend the warranty on the recall repair, i.e. repair of the lower
power steering hose connection done pursuant to the subject recall, for the period up to 10 years from the
original warranty start date for your vehicle. This extension of the Basic Limited Warranty coverage applies
to these vehicles regardless of ownership. Note: Any repairs under this extended warranty should be
performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership. This extended warranty does not cover any other
power steering system components and standard warranty terms and exclusions apply, including the
exclusions with respect to extra expenses, as identified in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. If
failure of any other power steering component causes the power steering system to become inoperative
beyond the vehicle’s basic warranty of 4 years/50,000 miles, the associated repair will not be covered and
will remain your responsibility.
Finally, as noted in the original recall notice we sent to you, we will also reimburse you if you paid for recall
repairs performed prior to the issuance of the recall. Reimbursement requires adequate documentation to
support the claim, and may be limited to the amount the repair would have cost if completed by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership for assistance
or additional information. If your dealer is unable to remedy your situation please contact us at 1-(800) FORMERCedes. (1-800-367-6372)
Please keep this letter with your vehicle’s other warranty information for future reference if necessary.
We hope you are enjoying your Mercedes and we apologize for any inconvenience you may have
experienced.
Sincerely,

Paul Juron
General Manager, Customer Assistance Center

T-B-46.30/13b (February 2013)

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