2015 MERCEDES C63S AMG RECALL - #18V850000
RECALL FOR STEERING : RACK AND PINION : RACK
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2019 CLS450, E450 Cabrio, and E450 Coupe rear-wheel drive vehicles. A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2015 MERCEDES C63S AMG |
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| Manufacturer |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/2/2018 - 10/5/2018 |
| Recalled on |
12/4/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/23/2019 |
| # Affected |
6,373 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK |
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| Description |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2019 CLS450, E450 Cabrio, and E450 Coupe rear-wheel drive vehicles. A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position. |
| Consequences |
A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080012. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2015 MERCEDES C63S AMG Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2015 MERCEDES C63S AMG Recall for COMMUNICATION
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