Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Steering
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.
What could happen
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 1-877-496-3691.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz E300 2017
- Mercedes-Benz S550 2017
- Mercedes-Benz S550E 2017
- Mercedes-Benz S65 Amg 2017
- Mercedes-Maybach S600 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V714000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 14, 2017
- Owners notified
- Feb 9, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 72
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 29, 2016 to Feb 14, 2017
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
- Maker's own recall number
- 2017120009
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: Electrical system Feb 5, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Latches/locks/linkages Dec 18, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Seat belts Apr 11, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Seat belts Nov 16, 2016
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Oct 20, 2016
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Feb 12, 2021
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.