Recall 17V243000: 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz C300

Report received

Apr 11, 2017

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected

3vehicles

Model years

2016–2017

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 C300 vehicles. The electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor may not have been properly welded, possibly resulting in a loss of electrical contact.

Possible consequence

A loss of electrical contact will cause the electric power steering assist to deactivate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300290 complaints
• 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300216 complaints