NHTSA recall 17V252000
Steering · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (mbusa) 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 steering coupling connecting bolt may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a loss of steering.
Why it matters: A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling connecting bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 2017.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz Glk250
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz Glk350
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz Glk250
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz Glk350
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz Glk350
All model years NHTSA lists
2013 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250, 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2014 Mercedes-Benz C300, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C350, 2013 Mercedes-Benz Glk250, 2014 Mercedes-Benz Glk250, 2013 Mercedes-Benz Glk350, 2014 Mercedes-Benz Glk350, 2015 Mercedes-Benz Glk350.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V252000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.