MERCEDES BENZ E300 2017: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V574000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | E300 | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-11-10 | 2017-09-19 | 2017-09-20 |
Production Dates: 2016-09-22 - 2017-02-09
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling one 2017 C43 AMG, one E300 4Matic sedan, one GLC300, and one E43 AMG 4Matic sedan. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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.
