Mercedes-benz Cars V Class: Steering Gear Housing Cover And Power Pack Aluminium Bolts May Corrode

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2,587 V Class vehicles because aluminium screws on the steering gear housing cover and power pack can corrode and fail. The company will replace these screws with steel ones and apply wax to the steering gear. This recall affects vehicles in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm
MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Product
Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS V CLASS. Units affected: 2,587
Reason
Aluminium screws of the steering gear housing cover and the power pack could corrode and fail Remedy: Replace the aluminium screws with steel ones and apply wax to the steering gear.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2019-12-19
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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