Mercedes Benz C-class: Steering Coupling May Become Loose
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 7 C-Class vehicles in the United Kingdom because the steering column coupling may not be properly tightened to the steering rack. Over time, this connection could loosen and separate, potentially causing loss of steering control. Dealers will inspect the connection, tighten it if needed, or replace it if it cannot be properly serviced.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS. Units affected: 7
- Reason
- The threaded connection for the steering column coupling to the steering rack pinion may not be tightened correctly. Overtime time the connection could loosen and fall out allowing a situation where the steering control could be lost. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the tightness of the threaded connection for the steering column coupling. Where necessary the joint will be removed and inspected. If not serviceable it will be replaced. A new threaded connection will be used where the tightness is not correct.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-04-27
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/19d368bd-129b-4dba-8e5b-8395afcec612