Mercedes-Benz C400, C300: Steering

Affects Mercedes-Benz C400, C300 · 2015 — about 11K vehicles.

The hazard

If the sliding shaft becomes disengaged from the steering coupling socket, the driver may experience noises, steering backlash, and in a worst case, loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling interlock mechanism to verify that it is in the locked position, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2014090008.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational