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Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd. AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+, AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe, AMG GLC 43 4MATIC, C 200, EQE 300, EQE 350 4… — recall

Automotive · South Korea · 2025-09-12

Mercedes-Benz AMG EQE/GLC/C/EQE/GLC steering coupling bolts may not be properly tightened.

Country	South Korea
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-09-12
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz Korea Co., Ltd.
Models affected	AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+, AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe, AMG GLC 43 4MATIC, C 200, EQE 300, EQE 350 4MATIC, EQE 350+, GLC 220 d 4MATIC, GLC 300 4MATIC Coupe, GLC 300 4MATIC
Units affected	904
Defect	Due to a deviation in the production process, the bolts of the steering coupling may not have been tightened as intended. In such cases, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering rack may loosen over time, potentially leading to a loss of vehicle steering and an increased risk of collision, prompting a recall.
Component	Other steering system components
Remedy	Re-tightening of steering coupling bolts.
Recall number	K5840
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.
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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