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2015-2019 Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG Cars: Recall Alert

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Vehicles Affected: Approximately 6,100 model-year 2015-16 Mercedes-Benz C300 sedans; model-year 2017-19 C300 cabriolets and coupes; model-year 2017-19 Mercedes-AMG C63 cabriolets; model-year 2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 S sedans; model-year 2018-19 Mercedes-Benz C300 and C350e sedans; model-year 2018-19 Mercedes-AMG C63 sedans, C63 S coupes and C63 S cabriolets; model-year 2018 Mercedes-AMG C63 cabriolets and coupes, C63 S sedans and C63 S coupes, and Mercedes-Benz E300, E400 cabriolets and coupes; and model-year 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS450 sedans and E450 cabriolets and coupes, all equipped with rear-wheel drive

The Problem: A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position, increasing the risk of a crash.

The Fix: Dealers will replace the steering rack for free.

What Owners Should Do: Mercedes-Benz will begin mailing interim letters to owners Jan. 25, 2019; a second letter will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners can call the automaker at 800-367-6372, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.

Need to Find a Dealer for Service? Go to Cars.com Service & Repair to find your local dealer. Click here to schedule a free recall repair at your local dealership.

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