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VehicleNov 29, 20186,373 affected

Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering

What is wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2019 CLS450, E450 Cabrio, and E450 Coupe rear-wheel drive vehicles. A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position.

What could happen

A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.

The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080012.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
18V850000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 29, 2018
Owners notified
Aug 23, 2019
Vehicles or items affected
6,373
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jan 2, 2018 to Oct 5, 2018
Part
Steering › Rack and pinion › Rack
Maker's own recall number
2019080012

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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