Recall 17V252000: 2013–2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 and 5 other models
- Report received
- Apr 12, 2017
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Potentially affected
- 168vehicles
- Model years
- 2013–2015
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 USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC Coupe, C350 Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles, and 2013-2015 GLK350 4MATIC vehicles. The steering coupling connecting bolt may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a loss of steering.
Possible consequence
A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling connecting bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz AMG C635 complaints
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250278 complaints
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250163 complaints
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300261 complaints
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz C30094 complaints
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz C35021 complaints
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK2506 complaints
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK25021 complaints
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350137 complaints
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK350104 complaints
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK350114 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.