NHTSA Campaign 10V459000
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Issued by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. · Reported Oct 4, 2010 · 85,300 vehicles affected
What's wrong
MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 C-CLASS, MODEL 204, E-CLASS, MODEL 212, AND MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 E-CLASS COUPE/CABRIOLET MODEL 207 VEHICLES. THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID.
Consequence
OWNERS MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN AREAS, SUCH AS PARKING LOTS, WHERE MAXIMUM POWER STEERING IS REQUIRED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK AND RETORQUE THE CONNECTION FITTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | C | 2010 | 85,300 |
| MERCEDES BENZ | E | 2010 | 85,300 |
| MERCEDES BENZ | E | 2011 | 85,300 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | C | 2010 | 85,300 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | E | 2010 | 85,300 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | E | 2011 | 85,300 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V459000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.