Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2010-2011 C-Class and E-Class for Power Steering Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2010-2011 C-Class and E-Class vehicles because the power steering system may fail due to fluid loss, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (power steering failure) that increases the risk of a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain model year 2010 C-Class (Model 204), model year 2010 E-Class (Model 212), and model year 2010-2011 E-Class Coupe/Cabriolet (Model 207) vehicles. The recall involves approximately 85,300 vehicles.
The power steering system in these vehicles may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid. This defect may result in owners not having sufficient control of the vehicle in areas where maximum power steering is required, such as parking lots, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Dealers will check and retorque the connection fitting free of charge. The safety recall began on October 31, 2010. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES BENZ E, C
- Brand
- MERCEDES BENZ
- Manufacturer
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Affected units
- 85,300
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- E
- C
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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