C-class, E-class and CLS
Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0296/19 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | EC- type approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0431, *0457, *0501, *0464, *0463, e1*2007/46*1666*08, e1*2007/46*1560 Types: 204, 204 K, 212, R1ES, 204 AMG, 204 K AMG, R1EC CLS: BR 205, 213, 238, 257 |
| Published | 15 February 2019 |
Risk Description
In vehicles with rear-wheel drive, a lock nut in the steering gear may be cracked. Consequently, when the steering is placed under high forces it could break, which would block the steering gear and increase the risk of accident.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car under Mercedes-Benz's recall code 4693004.