MERCEDES BENZ C300 2017: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V850000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ C300 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-08-23 2018-11-29 2018-12-04

Production Dates: 2018-01-02 - 2018-10-05

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2019080012

Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6373

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.