Vehicle recall 10V459000 · October 4, 2010
Mercedes-Benz E and C
The power steering system in the subject vehicles may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes benz is recalling certain model year 2010 c-class, model 204, e-class, model 212, and model year 2010-2011 e-class coupe/cabriolet model 207 vehicles. The power steering system in the subject vehicles may fail due to the loss of power steering fluid.
- Consequence
- Owners may not have sufficient control of the vehicle in areas, such as parking lots, where maximum power steering is required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check and retorque the connection fitting free of charge. The safety recall began on October 31, 2010. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V459000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 4, 2010
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Owner notification
- October 31, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 85,300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
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 C (2010): 2010
- Mercedes-Benz E (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
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