Mercedes-Benz USA (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.
Mercedes-Benz USA – Power Steering may Malfunction and be Disabled
| Report Received Date | 11/14/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V714000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash. |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | 2017120009 |
| Potentially Affected | 72 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V714000) |
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