Recall 17V714000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Report Date
20171114
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 MERCEDES BENZ E300
2017 MERCEDES BENZ S550
2017 MERCEDES BENZ S550E
2017 MERCEDES BENZ S65 AMG
2017 MERCEDES-MAYBACH S600

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