Mercedes-Benz Steering Column Tube Bracket Recall RCOMP/2008/012: Steering COLUMN Weld Not To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Mar 2009
- Launched
- 64
- vehicles in the UK
- PR001
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Steering Column Tube Bracket vehicles built between 1 October 2007 and 31 May 2008. The bracket mounting the steering column to the body may fail because of inadequate welding on the joint at the tube. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the replacement steering columns that have been sold and the replacement steering columns that are in stock. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bracket mounting the steering column to the body may fail because of inadequate welding on the joint at the tube. This can cause the column to tilt down and limited the degree of steering ability.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COLUMN WELD NOT TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The bracket mounting the steering column to the body may fail because of inadequate welding on the joint at the tube. This can cause the column to tilt down and limited the degree of steering ability. Remedy: Recall the replacement steering columns that have been sold and the replacement steering columns that are in stock.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the column to tilt down and limited the degree of steering ability.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the replacement steering columns that have been sold and the replacement steering columns that are in stock.
Are You Affected?
Steering Column Tube Bracket built between 1 October 2007 and 31 May 2008 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 64 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code PR001 or the DVSA reference RCOMP/2008/012. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Class, EQE, GLCBolting of steering coupling | Urgent | R/2025/333 | |
| V ClassFastening of steering wheel height adjustment | Urgent | R/2024/475 | |
| A Class, B Class, CLA, EQA and 3 moreBackup function of steering software | Urgent | R/2024/166 | |
| C Class, CLS, E Class, GL and 6 moreOn affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture | Urgent | R/2023/023 | |
| GLEOn certain vehicles the steering coupling might not be tightened with the specified torque | Urgent | R/2022/364 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2009/011 on 6 Mar 2009, for steering could be impaired. The one launched after it was R/2009/025 on 26 Mar 2009, for possible engine bay fire. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall RCOMP/2008/012, launched 9 March 2009. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.