NHTSA Recall 16V899000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V899000; Date: Dec. 14, 2016
If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The increase in pin contact resistance can also increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Mercedes Benz E400; 2016 Mercedes Benz E400; 2014 Mercedes Benz S550; 2015 Mercedes Benz S550; 2016 Mercedes Benz S600; 2013 Mercedes Benz SL550; 2014 Mercedes Benz SL550; 2015 Mercedes Benz SL550; 2013 Mercedes Benz SL63; 2014 Mercedes Benz SL63; 2014 Mercedes-benz E350; 2015 Mercedes-benz E350; 2016 Mercedes-benz E350
Component: Steering:electric Power Assist System
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 70
Recall Summary:
Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 sl550, 2013-2014 sl63 amg, 2014-2016 e350, 2014 e350 cabriolet, e350 coupe, 2014-2015 s550, 2015 e350 bluetec, 2015-2016 e400, 2016 e550 coupe, and maybach s600 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles use an electric power steering system that may have improperly soldered contacts inside the control unit, potentially resulting in the power steering system deactivating while driving.
How to Fix:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 13, 2017
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