MERCEDES BENZ S550 2017: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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
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.
If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
