MERCEDES BENZ S550 2017: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V714000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ S550 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-02-09 2017-11-14 2017-11-16

Production Dates: 2016-07-29 - 2017-02-14

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2017120009

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 72

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2017 E300, S65 AMG Coupe, S550, S65 AMG Cabriolet, S550 Cabriolet, S550e, S65 AMG, and Mercedes-Maybach S600 vehicles. A transistor within the power steering control unit may overheat resulting in the power steering system being disabled.

Consequence

If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering rack, replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.