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NHTSA Recall 17V252000: Steering

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 168 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63.

168
vehicles potentially affected
6
models affected
2017
owners notified (May 19)
NHTSA campaign17V252000
ComponentSTEERING
Report receivedApril 12, 2017
Owner notificationMay 19, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC Coupe, C350 Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles, and 2013-2015 GLK350 4MATIC vehicles. The steering coupling connecting bolt may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a loss of steering.

Safety risk

A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling connecting bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V252000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG C632013
Mercedes-Benz C2502013, 2014
Mercedes-Benz C3002013, 2014
Mercedes-Benz C3502013
Mercedes-Benz GLK2502013, 2014
Mercedes-Benz GLK3502013, 2014, 2015

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.