Mercedes-Benz — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-08-29
Mercedes-Benz vehicle: manufacturing defect may loosen steering coupling bolts
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| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-08-29 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD |
| Models affected | Certain EQE and GLC vehicles |
| Model year | 2022 - 2025 |
| Units affected | 403 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing defect, the steering coupling bolts may not meet specifications and could become loose. This can result in a loss of steering control. A loss of steering control could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Mercedes-Benz requesting them to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to have the work carried out, free of charge._x000D_ Alternatively, please use the Mercedes-Benz online booking service. www.mercedes-benz.com.au/servicebooking |
| Recall number | REC-006414 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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