Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V252000 Reported April 12, 2017

Steering coupling bolt may be loose

Q: What is recall 17V252000?

NHTSA recall 17V252000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on April 12, 2017. It addresses: Steering coupling bolt may be loose. The recall affects approximately 168 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · N/A · 168 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V252000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

168

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 12, 2017

Completion Rate

77.98

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

A loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17V252000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17V252000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V252000?

NHTSA recall 17V252000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on April 12, 2017. It addresses: Steering coupling bolt may be loose. The recall affects approximately 168 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V252000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.