MERCEDES BENZ STEERING COLUMN TUBE BRACKET ( 01/10/2007 – 31/05/2008) 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.
MERCEDES BENZ STEERING COLUMN TUBE BRACKET – STEERING COLUMN WELD NOT TO SPECIFICATION
Remedy
Recall the replacement steering columns that have been sold and the replacement steering columns that are in stock.
| Recall Launch Date | 09/03/2009 |
| Recall No. | RCOMP/2008/012 |
| Models Affected | Steering Column Tube Bracket - Sprinter Vans |
| Manufacturer Ref | PR001 |
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| Build Start | 01/10/2007 |
| Build end | 31/05/2008 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 64 |
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