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NHTSA Recall 17V714000: Electric power assist system (steering)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 72 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Mercedes-Benz E300.

72
vehicles potentially affected
5
models affected
2018
owners notified (February 9)
NHTSA campaign17V714000
Manufacturer campaign2017120009
ComponentSTEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report receivedNovember 14, 2017
Owner notificationFebruary 9, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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 17V714000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz E3002017
Mercedes-Benz S5502017
Mercedes-Benz S550E2017
Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG2017
Mercedes-Maybach S6002017

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.