Mercedes-benz Cars E-class: On Affected Vehicles The Aluminium Bolts Of The Steering Gear Could Corrode And Break Due To The Intrusion Of Moisture.
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling approximately 666,263 vehicles across multiple models (E-Class, C-Class, S-Class, GLE, GLC, GLS, CLS, ML, GL, and GLK) because aluminum bolts in the steering gear can corrode and break when moisture gets inside. The fix involves replacing the affected aluminum bolts with steel bolts, or replacing the entire steering gear if the bolts have already broken. This recall applies to vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS E-CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS GLE, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS C-CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS CLS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS ML, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS GLC, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS GLS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS S-CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS GL, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS GLK. Units affected: 666,263
- Reason
- On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture. Remedy: Replace the steering gear mounting bolts on the affected vehicles with steel bolts. Should the bolts break or already be broken change the steering gear.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2023-02-20
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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