2017 Mercedes-Maybach S600 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S65 Amg | 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550e — Steering: electric power assist system
Published November 16, 2017 · Recall initiated: November 14, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V714000, published November 16, 2017 and initiated November 14, 2017. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S600 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S65 Amg | 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550e — Steering: electric power assist system.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-MAYBACH
- Model
- S600
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 MERCEDES-MAYBACH S600 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S65 AMG | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ S550E
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Mercedes-Maybach S600 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S65 Amg | 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550e — Steering: electric power assist system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V714000 on November 16, 2017. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-MAYBACH. Model: S600.