Mercedes Benz Gle: Steering Power Assist May Deactivate
Mercedes-Benz Steering Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 15,363 GLE, E-Class, and GLS vehicles in the United Kingdom because water can enter the electric power steering control unit through an improperly sealed connector, which may cause the power steering assistance to stop working. Loss of power steering assistance increases the risk of a collision. The company will replace the plug housing of the electric power steering control unit.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ GLE, MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ GLS. Units affected: 15,363
- Reason
- The connector on the electric power steering control unit may not be properly sealed against water entry. If water enters the control unit the power steering assistance can be lost. The steering assistance not working could increase the risk of collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the plug housing of the electric power steering.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-08-18
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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