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.