Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe and one C300 4Matic Coupe. The steering coupling may not have been correctly locked during manufacturing.
What could happen
If the steering connection was not properly locked, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and steering rack may come loose, reducing steering ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling and lock it correctly if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018120010.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz C 300 2018
- Mercedes-Benz E 400 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V872000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 7, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jan 18, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 14, 2018 to May 14, 2018
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- 2018120010
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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- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Jun 14, 2024
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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.