The power steering hose on my 2001 ML430 popped off tonight here in frigid Connecticut. When I called Teleaid, they knew right away what it was. Fortunately this happened in my driveway and it didn't matter that it was two hours before the Tech could arrive. Maybe he would have been quicker if I was on the highway somewhere, but I told him not to rush.

The tech that fixed it installed a second clamp to make sure that it doesn't happen again. At the time, I didn't know that an improved clamp was available.

Anyway, I'm not happy about an apparently common problem not being recalled or attended to at a service. I would suggest that everyone have this looked at ASAP.

At least the service at the house was convenient and minimized the hassle factor, especially going into a long weekend/school vacation week.