Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc (Mbusa) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 C300 4Matic And C400 4Matic Vehicles Manufactured March 28, 2014, To September 18, 2014. If The Steering Coupling Interlock Mechanism Is Not Locked In Place, The Sliding Shaft, Which Is Part Of The Steering Column, Could Become Disengaged From The Steering Coupling Socket Due To Vibrations, Steering Thrust, Or Load Feedback From The Road Surface.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
C400
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
14V598000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140328
End Of Manufacture
20140918
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10509
Date Owners Notified
20141001
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20140926
Make Campaign Number
2014090008