Vehicle Data Hub

Recall 10V-459

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2010 Mercedes-Benz C and 1 other model: Steering (hydraulic power assist, pump).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-459
Reported
October 4, 2010
Vehicles affected
85,300 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles