Mercedes Benz E Class: Steering May Become Heavy
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 632 E Class and CLS vehicles in the UK because the power steering assistance may stop working due to a control unit malfunction. While manual steering will still function, drivers will need to apply more force to the steering wheel, and the vehicle will display a warning message and sound an alert. Mercedes-Benz will replace the electric power steering units in affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS, MERCEDES BENZ CLS. Units affected: 632
- Reason
- Power steering assistance may be lost due to an implausible signal occurring in the control unit. The mechanical steering of the vehicle is maintained but greater input from the driver will be required. When the fault occurs warning will be delivered both visually on the vehicle display and audibly via a signal tone. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the electric power steering units.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2011-10-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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