Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Recall 17V-078 · 2017 Mercedes-Benz E 300
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 17V-078 covers 73 2017 Mercedes-Benz E 300 for a automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V078000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged steering column-mounted shift lever module. If the internal circuit board is damaged, moving the shift lever will not select a transmission gear.
The risk
If the vehicle does not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column-mounted shift lever module, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 18, 2016 to July 22, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.