Mercedes-benz Cars E-class: Electrical Wiring In Steering Assembly May Be Insufficiently Grounded
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling approximately 20,226 E-Class and C-Class vehicles because electrical wiring in the steering assembly may not be properly grounded. This could cause the steering column clock spring to break, which may trigger warning lights on the dashboard or, in rare cases, cause the airbag to deploy unexpectedly. Dealers will inspect and ensure proper grounding of the steering components.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS E-CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS C-CLASS. Units affected: 20,226
- Reason
- The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy Remedy: .Affected vehicles will be recalled to be checked to ensure there is sufficient grounding of the steering components.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-07-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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