NHTSA Recall 10V459000 |
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| Vehicles: Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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NHTSA Campaign ID number : 10V459000
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MERCEDES BENZ / C 2010
MERCEDES BENZ / E 2010-2011
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. Mfr's Report Date: OCT 04, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V459000
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NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Potential Number of Units Affected: 85,300
Summary:
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.
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.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| October 2010 | Models 204, 207, 212 Model Year 2010, Model 207.4 Model Year 2011 Check Power Steering Line Connection Fitting Mercedes-Benz USA NHTSA Recall 10V459000 |  PDF - 378KB - 8 pages |
| October 2010 | Safety Recall #2010100002 Power Steering Line Connection Fitting Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC NHTSA Recall 10V459000 | PDF - 108KB - 2 pages |
| 4 October 2010 | Part 573 Defect Information Report From: Frank J. Diertl & R. Thomas Brunner, Mercedes-Benz USA To: Daniel C. Smith, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 10V459000 | PDF - 324KB - 3 pages |
| 5 October 2010 | Recall Campaign Power Steering Line Connection Fitting, Models 204, 207, 212, Model Years 2010 - 2011 Mercedes-Benz USA NHTSA Recall 10V459000 | PDF - 108KB - 2 pages |
| 8 October 2010 | Power Steering Pump From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration To: Frank J. Diertl, Mercedes-Benz USA NHTSA Recall 10V459000 | PDF - 28KB - 3 pages |
| 25 October 2010 | Part 573 Defect Information Report Amended and Updated Information for 10V-459 From: Frank J. Diertl & R. Thomas Brunner, Mercedes-Benz USA To: Daniel C. Smith, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Recall 10V459000 | PDF - 122KB - 3 pages |
| 4 April 2011 | Motor Vehicle Safety Defect Report Quarterly Report Defect Notification Campaigns Frank J. Diertl & R. Thomas Brunner, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC NHTSA Recall 10V459000 | PDF - 67KB - 2 pages |
| 6 July 2011 | Motor Vehicle Safety Defect Report Quarterly Report Defect Notification Campaigns R. Thomas Brunner & Stephen Kraitz, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC NHTSA Recall 10V459000 | PDF - 70KB - 2 pages |
| 3 October 2011 | Motor Vehicle Safety Defect Report Quarterly Report Defect Notification Campaigns R. Thomas Brunner & Stephen Kraitz, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC NHTSA Recall 10V459000 | PDF - 35KB - 2 pages |
| 5 January 2012 | Motor Vehicle Safety Defect Report Quarterly Report Defect Notification Campaigns R. Thomas Brunner & Stephen Kraitz, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC NHTSA Recall 10V459000 | PDF - 43KB - 2 pages |
| 10 April 2012 | Motor Vehicle Safety Defect Report Quarterly Report Defect Notification Campaigns R. Thomas Brunner & Stephen Kraitz, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC NHTSA Recall 10V459000 | PDF - 42KB - 2 pages |