Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V438000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V438000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2016 c300 4matic vehicles manufactured november 4, 2015, to march 1, 2016 Includes 17 affected units, Software Error May Disable Power Steering Assist, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 c300 4matic vehicles manufactured november 4, 2015, to march 1, 2016

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016 c300 4matic vehicles manufactured november 4, 2015, to march 1, 2016. in the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist system may shutdown due to a software error.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began january 2017. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V438000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2016-06-15T00:00:00
Subject: Software error may disable power steering assist
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 17

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016 c300 4matic vehicles manufactured november 4, 2015, to march 1, 2016. in the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist system may shutdown due to a software error.
Consequence Summary: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began january 2017. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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SID: row-cesd~ijf8-zrfi
NHTSA ID: 16V438000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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