Mercedes Benz E-class: Steering Column Switch Module May Become Inoperative

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz E-Class vehicles with a defective steering column switch module may lose the ability to manually select drive ranges (D, R, N, P) if the circuit board inside becomes damaged. This means drivers would be unable to change gears using the selector lever while the vehicle is stopped, which could lead to unintended vehicle movement and increase collision risk. Mercedes-Benz will replace the affected steering column switch module.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS. Units affected: 3

Reason

It has been identified that the lever used to select the drive range on the steering column switch module may become inoperative due to possible damage of a circuit board. In the event of this fault occurs then manual selection of the drive range (D R N P) would no longer be possible. The Auto-P function as well as the automatic parking brake will still be available as intended. During manoeuvring the vehicle may not change the drive range as intended by the driver when operating the selector lever during standstill. This could result in an increased risk of a collision/accident. Remedy:...

Classification

Class II

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-03-15

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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