Mercedes Benz recall: Steering
What is wrong
Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2010 c-class, model 204, e-class, model 212, and model year 2010-2011 e-class coupe/cabriolet model 207 vehicles. The power steering system in the subject vehicles may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid.
What could happen
Owners may not have sufficient control of the vehicle in areas, such as parking lots, where maximum power steering is required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will check and retorque the connection fitting free of charge. The safety recall began on october 31, 2010. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes Benz C 2010
- Mercedes Benz E 2010–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V459000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 4, 2010
- Owners notified
- Oct 31, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 85,300
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 1, 2009 to Feb 28, 2010
- Part
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes Benz recall: Fuel system, diesel Oct 3, 2011
- Mercedes Benz recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 1, 2011
- Mercedes Benz recall: Fuel system, other Oct 29, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.