Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair. Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.
The fix
Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLA | 1 Nov 2011 | 31 Jul 2017 | 46,093 |
| GLC | 1 Nov 2011 | 31 Jul 2017 | 46,093 |
| C-class | 1 Nov 2011 | 31 Jul 2017 | 46,093 |
| A Class | 1 Nov 2011 | 31 Jul 2017 | 46,093 |
| B Class | 1 Nov 2011 | 31 Jul 2017 | 46,093 |
| GLA | 1 Nov 2011 | 31 Jul 2017 | 46,093 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 18 December 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.