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SevereNHTSA·16V899000·Announced 2016-12-14

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Vehicles Due to Electric Power Steering Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling specific 2013-2016 models because a steering control unit defect may cause loss of power steering assist or a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering system) that explicitly cites an increased risk of fire and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 vehicles, including the E350, S550, SL550, S600, E400, and SL63 AMG. The affected vehicles were manufactured between August 23, 2012, and August 14, 2015. The recall involves an electric power steering system that may have improperly soldered contacts inside the control unit.

This defect can result in the power steering system deactivating while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the increased pin contact resistance can increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and the ignition is off.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ E350, S550, SL550, S600
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
70

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • E350
  • S550
  • SL550
  • S600
  • E400
  • SL63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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