NHTSA recall 17V-252 (17V252000)

steering recall reported April 12, 2017 - about 168 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 17V252000
Also written as: 17V-252
Reported: April 12, 2017
Vehicles affected: ~168
Component: steering

What is being recalled

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 is dangerous

A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-252 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mercedes-Benz GLK350 - 2013, 2014, 2015

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