NHTSA recall 10V459000
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Mercedes Benz C and 1 more
Reported Oct 4, 201085,300 vehicles affectedMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.Built Jun 1, 2009 – Feb 28, 2010
The defect
Mercedes benz IS recalling certain model year 2010 c-class, model 204, e-class, model 212, and model year 2010-2011 e-class coupe/cabriolet model 207 vehicles. the power steering system in the subject vehicles may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid.
The risk
Owners may not have sufficient control of the vehicle in areas, such as parking lots, where maximum power steering IS required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Dealers will check and retorque the connection fitting free of charge. the safety recall began on october 31, 2010. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.