NHTSA recall 17V574000
Steering › Electric power assist system
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 and 3 more
Reported Sep 19, 20174 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Built Sep 22, 2016 – Feb 9, 2017
The defect
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 risk
The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.