German automaker Mercedes became the most recent car company to recall cars, according to the New York Times. More than 85,000 2010 or 2011 E-Class and C-Class cars were recalled because "a steering problem could make the vehicles difficult to control."
The reason the cars needed to be recalled is, "a connection fitting on the high-pressure power steering line might not be tight enough, allowing power-steering fluid to leak."
The New York Times went on, "As a result, the automaker reported, 'Owners may not have sufficient control of the vehicle under circumstances such as parking where maximum power steering is required.' The company added that the problem 'could lead to a vehicle crash.'"
Mercedes learned of this defect through driver complaints. Mercedes is another in a string of high profile automakers who have recalled potentially dangerous cars this year, including Toyota and BMW. The attorneys at Jones Ward represent many families injured in Toyota sudden acceleration wrecks.
Posted by Louisville, Kentucky lawyer Jasper Ward. Jasper can be reached at jasper@jonesward.com or by using his toll-free number 1-888-KYLAW22.
