Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V252000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V252000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 168 affected units, Steering Coupling Bolt may be Loose, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V252000
Report Received Date: 2017-04-12T00:00:00
Subject: Steering coupling bolt may be loose
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 168

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 77.98

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NHTSA ID: 17V252000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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