2003 MERCEDES E CLASS RECALL - #03V289000
RECALL FOR STEERING
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NUT ON THE BOLT WHICH CONNECTS THE STEERING GEAR TO THE STEERING COUPLING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 MERCEDES E CLASS |
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| Manufacturer |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2003 - 3/31/2003 |
| Recalled on |
8/8/2003 |
| Influenced by |
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/21/2003 |
| # Affected |
554 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NUT ON THE BOLT WHICH CONNECTS THE STEERING GEAR TO THE STEERING COUPLING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. |
| Consequences |
THE LOOSENING OF THE NUT COULD RESULT IN A SLIPPING OF THE CONNECTION OVER TIME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
MERCEDES-BENZ RECALL NO. 2003-08003.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 MERCEDES E CLASS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2003 MERCEDES E CLASS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2003 MERCEDES E CLASS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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