Power steering failure on several older Mercedes-Benz models

C-Class CLS E-Class GL GLE GLK GLS KBA Recalls M-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class

25/11/2024

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 8,827 C-Class, CLS, E-Class, GL, GLE, GLK, GLS, M-Class and S-Class vehicles manufactured between 2010 and 2016 to authorized workshops worldwide. The reason for the recall is a possible failure of the power steering due to corroded screw connections.

In an authorised workshop, the bolts on the power steering will be replaced.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) monitors the recall under the reference number “14536R“. The internal manufacturer code is “4694207“.

Recall details

Make:	Mercedes-Benz
Models:	C-Class, CLS, E-Class, GL, GLE, GLK, GLS, M-Class, S-Class
Year of manufacture:	2010 – 2016
Production:	2010 – 2016
Extent:	8,827
Codes:	4694207
KBA publication date:	19. 11. 2024

Source: KBA 14536R (Search Rückrufcode: 4694207)

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