Recall 10V459000: Power Steering Fluid Loss

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Mercedes Benz/C 2010

Mercedes Benz/E 2010-2011

MANUFACTURER: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: October 04, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V459000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Pump

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 85078

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 is expected to begin during October 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.