Recall 10V459000: 2010–2011 Mercedes-Benz E and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 4, 2010

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

85,300vehicles

Model years

2010–2011

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

Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2010 c-class, model 204, e-class, model 212, and model year 2010-2011 e-class coupe/cabriolet model 207 vehicles. The power steering system in the subject vehicles may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid.

Possible consequence

Owners may not have sufficient control of the vehicle in areas, such as parking lots, where maximum power steering is required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will check and retorque the connection fitting free of charge. The safety recall began on october 31, 2010. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected model years

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

• 2010 Mercedes-Benz C1 complaints
• 2010 Mercedes-Benz E1 complaints
• 2011 Mercedes-Benz E10 complaints