Safety Recall: 17V574000

17V574000 Reported: 9/19/2017 Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling one 2017 C43 AMG, one E300 4Matic sedan, one GLC300, and one E43 AMG 4Matic sedan. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.

Safety Risk

The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Additional 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.