Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V714000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V714000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2017 e300, s65 amg coupe, s550, s65 amg cabriolet, s550 cabriolet, s550e, s65 amg, and mercedes-maybach s600 vehicles Includes 72 affected units, Power Steering may Malfunction and be Disabled, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017 e300, s65 amg coupe, s550, s65 amg cabriolet, s550 cabriolet, s550e, s65 amg, and mercedes-maybach s600 vehicles
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.