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NHTSA Recall 16V899000: Electric power assist system (steering)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 70 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Mercedes-Benz E350.

70
vehicles potentially affected
6
models affected
2017
owners notified (October 13)
NHTSA campaign16V899000
ComponentSTEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report receivedDecember 14, 2016
Owner notificationOctober 13, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V899000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz E3502014, 2015, 2016
Mercedes-Benz E4002015, 2016
Mercedes-Benz S5502014, 2015
Mercedes-Benz S6002016
Mercedes-Benz SL5502013, 2014, 2015
Mercedes-Benz SL632013, 2014

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.