Passenger car

Requirements breached

The steering coupling might not have been screwed to the correct torque specification. As a consequence, the steering coupling can become detached from the steering wheel axle and it would become impossible to steer the vehicle.

Measures taken

1. Recall of the product from end users Voluntary measuresTaken by: Manufacturer

Product

Description

Passenger car

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model / type

Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0431*26-*29 e1*2001/116*0464*10-*12 e1*2001/116*0457*20-*25 e1*2001/116*0463*10-*12 e1*2001/116*0480*12-*15 Type: 204, 204 AMG, 204 K, 204 K AMG, 204 X

Batch

The vehicles concerned were produced between January 2013 and October 2014.