Recall 03V289000: 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class

Report received

Aug 7, 2003

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

554vehicles

Model years

2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles, the nut on the bolt which connects the steering gear to the steering coupling may not be tightened correctly.

Possible consequence

The loosening of the nut could result in a slipping of the connection over time, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten the nut on the bolt if necessary. Owner notification began august 21, 2003. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class45 complaints