MERCEDES BENZ GLK250 2013: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V252000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLK250 | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-05-19 | 2017-04-12 | 2017-04-14 |
Production Dates: 2013-01-01 - 2014-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 168
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
