| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : C300 | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2016-07-11 – 2016-11-03 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V243000 | ||
| Date Owner’s Notified: 2017-06-05 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-04-11 | Date Added to Database: 2017-04-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3 | ||
| Summary: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. “MBUSA” is recalling certain 2016-2017 C300 vehicles. The electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor may not have been properly welded, possibly resulting in a loss of electrical contact. |
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| Consequence: A loss of electrical contact will cause the electric power steering assist to deactivate, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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| Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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| 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. |
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