Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V224000 Reported May 16, 2005

Power steering hose clamp

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Steering · 7,191 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V224000
Manufacturer Campaign
2005 050004
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
7,191
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 16, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, a hose clamp that secures the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection.

Safety Consequence

A loss of power steering fluid can damage the power steering pump and may result in diminished power assist for steering which could lead to a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the power steering hose clamp free of charge. the recall began on may 17, 2005. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 05V224000 or campaign 2005 050004.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V224000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V224000?

NHTSA recall 05V224000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on May 16, 2005. It addresses: Power steering hose clamp. The recall affects approximately 7,191 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V224000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2005 050004. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.