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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz G350 BlueTEC and others) - Repair
Official notice
27 Jul 2017
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz G350 BlueTEC and others) - Repair. Due to a defect in the steering system (steering coupling). ■ Defective component: Steering system (steering coupling). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: In the joint component (steering coupling) connecting the steering shaft to the steering gearbox, insufficient tightening torque on the joint component's nut may cause the joint component to wear when turning the steering wheel while stationary or reversing steering direction at low speed. If use continues in this condition, wear may progress until steering wheel movements cannot be transmitted to the steering gearbox, potentially resulting, in the worst case, in loss of steering control. Published 2017-07-27.
What to do now
(Recall) 外-2522 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, replace the steering coupling with a new one and secure it using the correct tightening torque.
Recall number
外-2522
Official notice
2017-07-27
The hazard
The hazard
Due to a defect in the steering system (steering coupling). ■ Defective component: Steering system (steering coupling). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: In the joint component (steering coupling) connecting the steering shaft to the steering gearbox, insufficient tightening torque on the joint component's nut may cause the joint component to wear when turning the steering wheel while stationary or reversing steering direction at low speed. If use continues in this condition, wear may progress until steering wheel movements cannot be transmitted to the steering gearbox, potentially resulting, in the worst case, in loss of steering control.
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: メルセデス・ベンツ日本株式会社. Phone 0120-086-880.
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