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NHTSA Recall 17V574000: Electric power assist system (steering)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43.

4
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2017
owners notified (November 10)
NHTSA campaign17V574000
ComponentSTEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report receivedSeptember 19, 2017
Owner notificationNovember 10, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

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 17V574000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG C432017
Mercedes-Benz AMG E432017
Mercedes-Benz E3002017
Mercedes-Benz GLC3002017

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.