NHTSA Campaign 17V714000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Nov 14, 2017 · 72 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | E300 | 2017 | 72 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | S550 | 2017 | 72 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | S550E | 2017 | 72 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | S65 AMG | 2017 | 72 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH | S600 | 2017 | 72 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V714000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.