Vehicle recall 03V289000 · August 7, 2003
2003 Mercedes-Benz E Class
On certain passenger vehicles, the nut on the bolt which connects the steering gear to the steering coupling may not be tightened correctly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the nut on the bolt which connects the steering gear to the steering coupling may not be tightened correctly.
- Consequence
- The loosening of the nut could result in a slipping of the connection over time, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles and tighten the nut on the bolt if necessary. Owner notification began August 21, 2003. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes
- Mercedes-benz recall no. 2003-08003.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V289000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 7, 2003
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2003-080003
- Owner notification
- August 21, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 554
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz E Class (2003): 2003
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