FORD E300 2017: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| Make : FORD | Model : E300 | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2016-07-29 - 2017-02-14 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V714000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-02-09 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-11-14 | Date Added to Database: 2017-11-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2017120009 | ||
| Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 72 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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