NHTSA recall 16V899000
Steering · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz E350
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL550
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL63
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz E400
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400
- 2016 Mercedes-Benz S600
All model years NHTSA lists
2014 Mercedes-Benz E350, 2015 Mercedes-Benz E350, 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350, 2015 Mercedes-Benz E400, 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400, 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550, 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550, 2016 Mercedes-Benz S600, 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sl550, 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sl550, 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sl550, 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sl63, 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sl63.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V899000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.