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Passenger car (Mercedes-Benz) · C-Class, E-Class, M-Class, S-Class, CLS, GLC, GLS, GLE, GLK, GL

The three aluminium screws of the steering box may corrode due to exposure to spray water and aggressive road-grit (salt) used for melting ice. Advanced corrosion could weaken the screws, leading to potential breakage…

Read the official notice → Passenger car
Date
2024-12-20
Country
Germany
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Product
Passenger car
Classification
injuries
Category
Vehicles
Source
EU Safety Gate

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What to do

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected by entering its VIN (vehicle identification number) on the manufacturer's or the agency's recall lookup.
  2. Contact a dealer to book the repair. Recall repairs are normally free of charge.
  3. If the notice says not to drive or to park outside, follow that until the repair is done.

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