2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 Steering Electric Power Assist System Recall

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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE43 Steering Electric Power Assist System Recall

 NHTSA Recall #121425
NHTSA Compaign #17V241000
MFG Compaign #2017050013
 ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
 SupplierMERCEDES-BENZ
 BrandMERCEDES-BENZ
 ModelAMG GLE43
 Model Year2016
 ComponentSTEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
 Date of notification29/09/17
 Begin date of manufacuring05/08/15
 End date of manufacturing07/06/16
Type of recallV
Recall initiatorMFR
 Report received11/04/17
 Report created11/04/17
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units58323
 Defect summaryMercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016 gle300d 4matic, e400 4matic coupe, gl63 amg, gle350, gle350 4matic, gle350d 4matic, gle400 4matic, gle43 amg coupe 4matic, gle550e 4matic, gle63 amg 4matic, gle63s amg 4matic and gle63s amg coupe 4matic vehicles, 2017 e300 4matic and gls63 amg 4matic vehicles, and 2016-2017 gl350 4matic bluetec, gl450 4matic, and gl550 4matic vehicles. The affected vehicles have an electric power steering connector that may be insufficiently sealed, allowing water to enter the control unit.
 Consequence summaryIf water enters the power steering control unit, the power steering assist may be deactivated, increasing the risk of a crash.
 Corrective actionMbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and inspect the electric power steering rack, replacing the rack as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. Remedy parts are currently unavailable. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed june 30, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
 Recall notesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

  • What is Recall?

    A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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