MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 2003: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V289000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | E CLASS | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-08-21 | 2003-08-07 | 2003-08-08 |
Production Dates: 2003-01-01 - 2003-03-31
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2003-080003
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 554
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NUT ON THE BOLT WHICH CONNECTS THE STEERING GEAR TO THE STEERING COUPLING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
THE LOOSENING OF THE NUT COULD RESULT IN A SLIPPING OF THE CONNECTION OVER TIME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
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'.
