Mercedes-Benz USA – Transmission may not Respond to Shift Lever Input

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged steering column-mounted shift lever module. If the internal circuit board is damaged, moving the shift lever will not select a transmission gear.


Report Received Date 02/08/2017
NHTSA ID 17V078000
Consequence Summary If the vehicle does not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column-mounted shift lever module, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 73
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V078000)

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