NHTSA Campaign 17V574000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Sep 19, 2017 · 4 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG C43 | 2017 | 4 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG E43 | 2017 | 4 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | E300 | 2017 | 4 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLC300 | 2017 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V574000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.