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Steering control issues affect three Mercedes models

C-Class EQE GLC KBA Recalls Mercedes-Benz

26/08/2025

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 17,606 vehicles of the EQE, GLC and C-Class models manufactured between 2 March 2022 and 23 July 2025. The reason for the recall is that, due to a faulty screw connection on the steering coupling, loss of steering control may occur.

At an authorised workshop, the screw connection on the steering coupling will be reworked.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) monitors the recall under the reference number “15473R“. The internal manufacturer code is “4691007“.

Recall details

Make:	Mercedes-Benz
Models:	EQE, GLC, C-Class
Year of manufacture:	2022 – 2025
Production:	2. 3. 2022 – 23. 7. 2025
Extent:	17,606
Code:	4691007
KBA publication date:	20. 8. 2025

Source: KBA 15473R (Search Rückrufcode: 4691007)

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