Mercedes-Benz · Canada · High
Mercedes-Benz 230, 280 +4 more: Steering
Affects Mercedes-Benz 230, 280, 300, 250, 220, 240 · 1968–1976 — about 11K vehicles.
The hazard
CORROSION OF THE TUBULAR IDLER ARM SUPPORT COULD CAUSE THE IDLER ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONGROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational