Mercedes-Benz affected vehicles use an electric power steering system that may have improperly soldered contacts inside the control unit, potentially resulting in the power steering system deactivating while driving.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the steering electric power assist system. Here is what owners need to know.
The affected vehicles use an electric power steering system that may have improperly soldered contacts inside the control unit, potentially resulting in the power steering system deactivating while driving.
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.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-899.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2014–2016 | Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
| 2014–2016 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| 2013–2015 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class |
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