The Mercedes E Class A207 models were face lifted in 2013 through to 2017 uses a new design of electric power steering rack.
The A207 electric steering rack can fail for a variety of different reasons.
There can be an internal electrical failure of the control module that will case the eps to fail and the steering failure message to illuminate on the dash. The module will often not communicate with a scanner to read any fault codes.The steering racks can also suffer from mechanical failure of different types. The rack teeth can wear unevenly causing a knock when turning the steering wheel. As well as a knock when on bumpy ground.
Water ingress can also be in issue that can cause the rack to make a grinding noise when turning the steering wheel.The mounting bolts that secure the motor to the steering rack body can also shear this, in turn, causes the motor to come loose and even fall off of the rack in some cases.
This listing is for vehicles with the following part numbers:
- A 207 460 15 00
- A 207 460 30 00
- A 207 460 34 00
- A 207 460 08 01
- A 207 460 41 00
- A 207 460 45 00
- A 207 460 00 01
- A 207 460 10 01
- A 207 460 02 01
This is a reconditioning service of your own unit. Once you have purchased the service we will send you out a plastic tote box for you put your unit in. Once you have recieved this and the part is ready for us just call us and we will send DPD to collect this item. Our turnaround time is around 10 working days once the unit is in with us. If for any reason we arent able to sucessfully recondition your unit. We can either look to source a replacement for you or we can return your unit for a refund. The only charges to pay will be the carriage and testing fee.
