Mercedes Benz Slk: Steering Efficiency May Be Reduced
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 812 SLK vehicles because rear suspension tie rod lock nuts may not meet proper specifications and could loosen over time, affecting steering and handling. While the tie rod is unlikely to disconnect completely, a loosened rod could impact how the vehicle handles. The fix involves replacing the rear tie rod lock nuts.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ SLK. Units affected: 812
- Reason
- A lock nut on a rear suspension tie rod may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. It may not act as intended even tightened to specification. It is unlikely the rod will disconnect but it may loosen and affect the vehicle's handling characteristics. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the rear tie rod lock nuts.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-06-15
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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