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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V899000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Published December 14, 2016 · Recall initiated: December 14, 2016

What's the hazard

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 SL550, 2013-2014 SL63 AMG, 2014-2016 E350, 2014 E350 Cabriolet, E350 Coupe, 2014-2015 S550, 2015 E350 Bluetec, 2015-2016 E400, 2016 E550 Coupe, and Maybach S600 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles use an electric power steering system that may have improperly soldered contacts inside the control unit, potentially resulting in the power steering system deactivating while driving.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall details

Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
E350
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Lot
2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 | 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 | 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL550 | 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 | 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S600 | 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E400 | 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SL550 | 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL550 | 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL63 | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E400 | 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL63
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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