Mercedes-benz Cars C-class: Electrical Wiring In Steering Assembly May Be Insufficiently Grounded

Mercedes-Benz is recalling approximately 402,162 vehicles from its C-Class, GLC, GLA, CLA, B-Class, and A-Class models due to insufficient grounding of electrical wiring in the steering assembly. The steering column clock spring may break, which could cause warning lights to appear on the dashboard or, in rare cases, cause the driver's airbag to deploy unexpectedly. Affected owners in the United Kingdom will be notified to have the steering components properly grounded.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS C-CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS GLC, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS GLA, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS CLA, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS B CLASS, MERCEDES-BENZ CARS A CLASS. Units affected: 402,162

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 establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-04-09

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/dce96177-7885-4df6-b292-740c1f7d255d