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  NHTSA Recall 03V289000

NHTSA Campaign Id 03V289000; Date: Aug. 7, 2003

The loosening of the nut could result in a slipping of the connection over time, increasing the risk of a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2003 Mercedes Benz E Class

Component: Steering

Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.

Affected Units:: 554

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain passenger vehicles, the nut on the bolt which connects the steering gear to the steering coupling may not be tightened correctly.

icon2 How to Fix:

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.

icon4 Recall 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).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 21, 2003

Also see:

All recalls of Mercedes Benz vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.