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Published on 13. 02. 2021
Problem description:
The wiring harness for the steering control device may have been damaged during the production process and can allow moisture to ingress into the control unit.
This may lead to the loss of electric steering support, increasing the risk of an accident. Moreover, a short circuit of the damaged wiring harness can occur, leading to an increased risk of fire.
The Mercedes-Benz EQC vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 11 December 2019 and 18 May 2020.
Mercedes recall code: 5491022
Affected models: C-Class, EQC, GLC
Vehicle numbers: 34 847
Source: Rapex Alert 6/2021 A12/00149/21
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").
What the owner should do?
If you read about a recall that you think may affect your car, you should make immediate contact with a Mercedes Benz dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
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