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Mercedes-Benz steering coupling may not have been correctly locked during manufacturing.

NHTSA campaign 18V-872 · Reported December 7, 2018 · 2 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2
REMEDY
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling and lock it correctly if necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the steering. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe and one C300 4Matic Coupe. The steering coupling may not have been correctly locked during manufacturing.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the steering connection was not properly locked, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and steering rack may come loose, reducing steering ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling and lock it correctly if necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-872.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2018Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2018Mercedes-Benz E-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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