Mercedes-Benz in the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist system may shutdown due to a software error.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the steering electric power assist system. Here is what owners need to know.
In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist system may shutdown due to a software error.
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.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the electric power steering control unit, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-438.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
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