Mercedes-Benz C Class: Steering

Affects Mercedes-Benz C Class · 2015 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain vehicles, the steering column may have been assembled incorrectly. As a result, the sliding shaft could potentially become disengaged from the steering coupling socket. This could result in noise, steering backlash, and a potential loss of steering control, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and confirm that the steering coupling interlock mechanism is in the locked position.

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