MERCEDES-BENZ E300, S550, S550E, S65 AMG and 1 more (2017): Steering
Recall 17V714000 · Nov 14, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
72
vehicles affected
72
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V714000
- Date
- Nov 14, 2017
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 72
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Electric power assist system
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | E300 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S550 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S550E | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S65 Amg | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Maybach | S600 | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V714000?
5 models: Mercedes-Benz E300 (2017), Mercedes-Benz S550 (2017), Mercedes-Benz S550E (2017) and 2 more, about 72 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V714000?
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.
What can happen?
If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.