The three aluminium screws of the steering box may corrode due to exposure to spray water and aggressive road-grit (salt) used for melting ice. Advanced corrosion could weaken the screws, leading to potential breakage during manoeuvring or parking. If all fixing screws fail, the power-assisted steering could detach, resulting in a loss of power steering and an increased risk of an accident.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 3 November 2010 and 7 November 2024.
Mercedes-Benz recall code: 4694207
Affected models: C-Class, CLS, E-Class, GL, GLC, GLE, GLK, GLS, M-Class, S-Class
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 8,827
Source: Rapex Alert 51/2024 SR/03711/24