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- STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 GLE350, GLE450, 2022 AMG GLE53, AMG GLE63, and GLS450 vehicles. The steering coupling locking screw may loosen and possibly detach from the steering gear, resulting in a loss of steering control.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering coupling locking screw, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022120016.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A steering coupling locking screw in these vehicles may loosen and could possibly detach from the steering gear. If that happens, the driver can lose steering control.
A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should treat this as a safety issue and not wait to have it checked.
Dealers will replace the steering coupling locking screw free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2023. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and refer to recall number 2022120016. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE53 | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE63 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 | 20212022 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 | 20212022 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC | 2022 |