Vehicle recall 17V252000 · April 12, 2017
Mercedes-Benz GLK350, C250 and 4 more models
The steering coupling connecting bolt may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a loss of steering.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2014 C250, C300 4MATIC, GLK250 4MATIC BLUETEC and GLK350 vehicles, 2013 C250 Coupe, C350, C350 4MATIC Coupe, C350 Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles, and 2013-2015 GLK350 4MATIC vehicles. The steering coupling connecting bolt may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a loss of steering.
- Consequence
- A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling connecting bolt, tightening it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V252000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 12, 2017
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner notification
- May 19, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 168
- 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 AMG C63 (2013): 2013
- Mercedes-Benz C250 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Mercedes-Benz C300 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Mercedes-Benz C350 (2013): 2013
- Mercedes-Benz GLK250 (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Mercedes-Benz GLK350 (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
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