Mercedes Benz G Class: Steering Column Coupling May Not Be Tight

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 482 G Class vehicles because the steering column coupling may not be properly tightened. If the coupling wears excessively over time, it could fail to transfer steering input to the steering gear, potentially resulting in loss of steering control. The manufacturer will replace the steering column coupling on affected vehicles.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ G CLASS. Units affected: 482

Reason

Insufficient tightening of the steering column coupling could lead to wear of the steering coupling during use. In case of excessive wear of the steering coupling the coupling eventually may not transfer the effort the driver inputs to the steering to the steering gear in which case the steering control would be lost. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering column coupling.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-06-16

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f1840a1e-d649-4a5d-92d8-77072713f54b