Mumbai, Sept. 29 -- Mercedes-Benz India has initiated a recall of certain GLC, C-Class, and AMG models after identifying a potential defect that could compromise vehicle safety.

The recall stems from a steering system issue in these vehicles, which could lead to a loss of steerability under some circumstances. The brand says that in affected cars, a key connection in the steering coupling may not have been torqued correctly during assembly, and over time this could loosen, risking compromised steering control.

The recall affects a small number of units of the GLC, C-Class, and AMG models. Owners who have purchased these variants are being contacted by Mercedes' service network to schedule corrective work at no cost.

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