If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Steering — Electric Power Assist System

Date Announced

JUN 15, 2016

Vehicles Affected

17

NHTSA Campaign #

16V438000

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured November 4, 2015, to March 1, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist system may shutdown due to a software error.

Actions

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Documents (10)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect 573 Report
• Miscellaneous Document
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-4