What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019176
- Recall date
- 10 April 2019
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Models
- Metris
- Model years
- 2016 to 2017
- Vehicle class
- Light Truck & Van
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 1,390
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. rn rnSafety Risk: rnA loss of power steering assist would result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.rnrnCorrective Actions: rnThe company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the aluminum bolts with steel ones.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019176.