MERCEDES BENZ announced a problem with the E-Class and CLS class affecting a total of 318 vehicles.
Power steering assistance maybe lost due to an implausible signal occurring in the control unit. The mechanical steering of the vehicle is maintained but greater input from the driver will be required. When the fault occurs warning will be delivered both visually on the vehicle display and audibly via a signal tone. Vehicles built from 11/01/2010 to 04/30/2011 are at risk.
The following remedial action is necessary to address this problem. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the electric power steering units.
Vehicles with the following identification numbers are affected:
WDD2183032A005316 to WDD2183742A006095 WDD2183032A005316 to WDD2183742A006095
If you think that your vehicle may be affected by this recall you should
find your nearest MERCEDES BENZ dealer
who will be able to confirm whether or not your car is safe and arrange its free repair if necessary.
Source: UK Government's Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
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