| NHTSA Recall # | 120987 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V078000 |
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| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E300 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MO |
| Date of notification | 31/03/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 18/07/16 |
| End date of manufacturing | 22/07/16 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 08/02/17 |
| Report created | 10/02/17 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 73 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 e300 and e300 4matic vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged steering column-mounted shift lever module. If the internal circuit board is damaged, moving the shift lever will not select a transmission gear. |
| Consequence summary | If the vehicle does not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column-mounted shift lever module, free of charge. The recall began april 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |