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Recall 17V-714

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recalled the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 and 3 other models: Steering (electric power assist system).

At a glance

Campaign number
17V-714
Reported
November 14, 2017
Vehicles affected
72 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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.

The risk

If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles