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Mercedes-benz 2015–2019 Steering recall

Recalled November 29, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V850000 · Mercedes-benz

Hazard
A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080012.
Units
6,373 units

Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2019 CLS450, E450 Cabrio, and E450 Coupe rear-wheel drive vehicles. A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080012.

Product
Mercedes-benz AMG C63 · Mercedes-benz AMG C63S · Mercedes-benz C 300 · Mercedes-benz C 350 E · Mercedes-benz C300 · Mercedes-benz CLS 450 · Mercedes-benz E 300 · Mercedes-benz E 400 · Mercedes-benz E 450
Manufacturer(s)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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