Mercedes-Benz V Class recall: Steering gear housing cover and power pack aluminium bolts may corrode
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Aluminium screws of the steering gear housing cover and the power pack could corrode and fail
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair. Replace the aluminium screws with steel ones and apply wax to the steering gear.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Aluminium screws of the steering gear housing cover and the power pack could corrode and fail
The fix
Replace the aluminium screws with steel ones and apply wax to the steering gear.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| V Class | 24 Nov 2014 | 23 Sep 2016 | 2,587 |
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 19 December 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.