| NHTSA Recall # | 129898 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V574000 |
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| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E300 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Date of notification | 10/11/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 22/09/16 |
| End date of manufacturing | 09/02/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 19/09/17 |
| Report created | 20/09/17 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 4 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling one 2017 c43 amg, one e300 4matic sedan, one glc300, and one e43 amg 4matic sedan. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins. |
| Consequence summary | The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin november 10, 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691. |
| 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). |