Mercedes-Benz · C-class, GLK-class

The steering coupling might not have been screwed to the correct torque specification. As a consequence, the steering coupling can become detached from the steering wheel axle and it would become impossible to steer the vehicle.

Published: 28 April 2017
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0561/17
Model: Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0431*26-*29e1*2001/116*0464*10-*12e1*2001/116*0457*20-*25e1*2001/116*0463*10-*12e1*2001/116*0480*12-*15Type: 204, 204 AMG, 204 K, 204 K AMG, 204 X

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Passenger car