NHTSA recall 17V714000
Steering › Electric power assist system
Mercedes-Benz E300 and 4 more
Reported Nov 14, 201772 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2017120009Built Jul 29, 2016 – Feb 14, 2017
The defect
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.
The risk
If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.