Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 17V-574 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 17V-574 covers 4 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V574000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2017 C43 AMG, one E300 4Matic sedan, one GLC300, and one E43 AMG 4Matic sedan. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
The risk
The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 22, 2016 to February 9, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.