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Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz GLC220d 4MATIC and 11 other models) - Repair
Official notice
17 Oct 2025
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mercedes-Benz GLC220d 4MATIC and 11 other models) - Repair. Defect in the steering system (steering coupling). Defective component: Steering system (steering coupling). Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to inadequate manufacturing control, the bolt securing the steering coupling may not have been tightened properly. Consequently, the bolt may loosen and fall out during use, disconnecting the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and steering gear. In the worst case, steering may become impossible. Published 2025-10-17.
What to do now
Recall notification number: 外-4089. Corrective measures: Retighten the bolt securing the steering coupling to the specified torque on all vehicles.
Units affected
683
Recall number
外-4089
Official notice
2025-10-17
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the steering system (steering coupling). Defective component: Steering system (steering coupling). Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to inadequate manufacturing control, the bolt securing the steering coupling may not have been tightened properly. Consequently, the bolt may loosen and fall out during use, disconnecting the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and steering gear. In the worst case, steering may become impossible.
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Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: メルセデス・ベンツ日本合同会社. Phone 0120-086-880.
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