Recall 17V574000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Report Date
20170919
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 MERCEDES BENZ AMG C43
2017 MERCEDES BENZ AMG E43
2017 MERCEDES BENZ E300
2017 MERCEDES BENZ GLC300

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.