There may be cracks in a securing nut in the steering gear of rear-wheel-drive vehicles. The nut could consequently break if the steering system is subject to a very high lateral force, which could result in rotating parts in the steering gear affecting the casing and thereby blocking the steering system.
1. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class models affected by this recall were produced between 14. 2. 2014 – 16. 12. 2018.
Company recall code: 4693003
2. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class models affected by this recall were produced between 25. 1. 2014 – 20. 8. 2018.
Company recall code: 4693004
Source: Rapex Alert 5/2019 A12/0164/19
Source: Rapex Alert 7/2019 A12/0296/19