CHRYSLER E CLASS 2003: STEERING
| Make : CHRYSLER | Model : E CLASS | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 2003-01-01 - 2003-03-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V289000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2003-08-21 | Date Received by ODI: 2003-08-07 | Date Added to Database: 2003-08-08 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2003-080003 | ||
| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 554 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NUT ON THE BOLT WHICH CONNECTS THE STEERING GEAR TO THE STEERING COUPLING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. |
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Consequence:
THE LOOSENING OF THE NUT COULD RESULT IN A SLIPPING OF THE CONNECTION OVER TIME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND TIGHTEN THE NUT ON THE BOLT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2003-08003.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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