Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 and C400 4matic sedans manufactured January 27, 2014, to December 1, 2014. Due to an error in the electric power steering control unit software, the affected vehicles may have a loss of electric power steering assist.
What could happen
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering software, free of charge. The recall began in January 15, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz C300 2015
- Mercedes-Benz C400 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V845000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 16, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jan 15, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 28,452
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 27, 2014 to Dec 1, 2014
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
- Maker's own recall number
- 2015120006
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Structure Dec 15, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 13, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Mar 19, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 5, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags May 22, 2020
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Nov 1, 2019
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.