Mercedes-Benz recall: On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair. Replace the steering gear mounting bolts on the affected vehicles with steel bolts. Should the bolts break or already be broken change the steering gear.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.
The fix
Replace the steering gear mounting bolts on the affected vehicles with steel bolts. Should the bolts break or already be broken change the steering gear.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-class | 6 Apr 2011 | 30 May 2016 | 51,251 |
| GLE | 8 Apr 2015 | 11 Oct 2016 | 51,251 |
| C-class | 25 Oct 2014 | 2 Dec 2016 | 51,251 |
| CLS | 21 Oct 2010 | 23 Nov 2016 | 51,251 |
| ML | 21 Sep 2011 | 2 Feb 2017 | 51,251 |
| E-class | 1 Aug 2016 | 19 Sep 2016 | 51,251 |
| GLE | 21 Sep 2011 | 2 Feb 2017 | 51,251 |
| GLC | 11 May 2015 | 11 Jan 2017 | 51,251 |
| GLS | 21 Sep 2011 | 2 Feb 2017 | 51,251 |
| S-class | 8 Nov 2013 | 12 May 2016 | 51,251 |
| GL | 21 Sep 2011 | 2 Feb 2017 | 51,251 |
| S-class | 28 May 2014 | 24 Feb 2016 | 51,251 |
| GLK | 11 Jul 2012 | 12 May 2015 | 51,251 |
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 20 February 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.