Mercedes-benz Cars Glc: Steering Components May Be Insufficiently Grounded

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling approximately 446,000 vehicles (GLC, A-Class, C-Class, B-Class, CLA, and GLA models) because steering airbag electrical components lack proper grounding. This defect could cause the driver's airbag to deploy unexpectedly, potentially injuring the driver or causing a crash. The manufacturer will install a contact bridge on the steering column to restore proper electrical grounding.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS GLC, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS A CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS C-CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS B CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS CLA, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS GLA. Units affected: 445,974

Reason

It has been determined that the steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. Failure of the steering column module clock spring could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision. Remedy: On affected vehicles the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-05-11

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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