2003 Mercedes Benz E Class recall: steering
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on August 7, 2003. It covers about 554 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 554
- reported
- Aug 7, 2003
- owners notified
- Aug 21, 2003
- related complaints
- 1
Steering
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the nut on the bolt which connects the steering gear to the steering coupling may not be tightened correctly.
- Risk
- The loosening of the nut could result in a slipping of the connection over time, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 03V289000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 03V289000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Mercedes Benz E Class steering?
Yes. Recall 03V289000, reported on August 7, 2003, covers about 554 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V289000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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