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SevereNHTSA·17V252000·Announced 2017-04-12

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Vehicles for Steering Coupling Bolt Tightening Issue

Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2013-2015 models because an insufficiently tightened steering bolt may cause loss of steering, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering coupling bolt) that can lead to loss of steering, which is a significant safety hazard.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC, and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC Coupe, C350 Coupe, and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles, and 2013-2015 GLK350 4MATIC vehicles. The recall involves a defect where the steering coupling connecting bolt may have been insufficiently tightened.

This defect may result in a loss of steering, which can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling connecting bolt and tighten it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in May 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLK250, AMG C63, C250, C300
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
168

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 (6)

  • GLK250
  • AMG C63
  • C250
  • C300
  • GLK350
  • C350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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