Daimler Recalls Mercedes Benz E-Class, C-Class in USA due to Steering Problems

We are again covering the recall, The vehicle recalls have been on the top of automotive blogosphere this year. We have covered almost every recall that happened over this year and yet again there is one more, Merc this time. Daimler AG is calling about 85000 vehicles in US to fix a potential fault in power steering. This recall comes after BMW announced recall of 350,800 vehicles worldwide including Rolls Royce brand.

Daimler`s US unit is recalling 2010 Mercedes Benz C-Class and the 2010 and 2011 E-Class Coupé and Cabriolet models in the US. Daimler reported to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that the steering systems in the cars “may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid,” and could lead to a vehicle crash. According to the report, a connection fitting on the high-pressure power steering line is not working well and is likely that a leakage could occur in the power-steering fluid.

According to the company, the owners may not have sufficient control of the vehicle under circumstances sucha as parking where maximum power steering is required.The adjustment is aimed to prevent the loss of power steering fluid, The Wall Street Journal said, citing a statement on the website of U.S. traffic authority NHTSA. According to the spokesperson of Daimler, company will recall cars in other countries too but he did not give any further details. The recall will begin on october 20th and the adjustment will be done free of cost at the dealership.

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October 12, 2010 | By Automonster · Tags: Daimler Car Recalls 2010, Mercedes Benz C Class Car Issues, Mercedes E Class Car Problems

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One Response to “Daimler Recalls Mercedes Benz E-Class, C-Class in USA due to Steering Problems”

Thermal Imaging on November 17th, 2010 10:44 pm

everyone would love to have a mercedez benz car, geez those are meredes benz cars are my dream car .-;

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