MERCEDES has issued an urgent recall of thousands of its vehicles because of a reported loose bolt.
This relates to the steering system, which could cause a loss of some function and potentially heighten a crash risk.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the steering coupling may not have been torqued according to specifications[/caption]
The issue affects a whole range of models, from the the GLC and GLC Coupe to the the EQE[/caption]
It affects 3,749 vehicles from the 2023-2026 model years, Car Scoops has reported.
The issue affects a whole range of models, from the the GLC and GLC Coupe to the the EQE.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the steering coupling may not have been torqued according to specifications.
It could result in the coupling loosening over time.
CAR INVESTIGATION
According to Car Scoops, Mercedes was alerted to the issue after a driver reported a noise coming from the steering system in mid-July.
Following an investigation, it was deemed that the sound was caused by a coupling bolt that was incorrectly secured.
This was put down to a “gap in the production process” as workers might “inadvertently omit vehicles in the steering coupling bolt torquing process”.
Mercedes accordingly put out a recall, and all of the vehicles being called back are understood to be affected.
The manufacturer is only aware of one warranty claim linked to the problem.
Mercifully for owners, it is a fairly straightforward repair job.
A technician will tighten the steering connection appropriately, and then the car can be on its way.
Notifications for owners are set to go out on October 17.
Elsewhere, Mitsubishi is recalling multiple Outlandish SUVs due to possible faults.
Officials say the gas spring cylinders that hold the liftgate open may corrode and lose pressure.
Mitsubishi will begin notifying owners by October 6.