Mercedes Benz Cla: Possible Loss Of Power Steering Assistance
Mercedes-Benz CLA Recall Summary One Mercedes-Benz CLA vehicle has a defective torque sensor in its electric power steering system that may allow water to enter the housing. If the sensor fails, the power steering assistance could shut off, making the vehicle harder to steer and increasing collision risk. Mercedes-Benz will replace the electric power steering system on the affected vehicle.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ CLA. Units affected: 1
- Reason
- The torque sensor of the electric power steering assistance may be damaged which can adversely affected the tightness of the housing and allow water ingress. The defect could lead to failure of the torque sensor and consequently shut off the steering power assistance and lead to an elevated risk of collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicle that is likely to be affected and replace the electric power steering.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-04-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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