Recall 17V714000: 2017 Mercedes-Benz S65 and 3 other models
- Report received
- Nov 14, 2017
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Potentially affected
- 72vehicles
- Model years
- 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 2017 E300, S65 AMG Coupe, S550, S65 AMG Cabriolet, S550 Cabriolet, S550e, S65 AMG, and Mercedes-Maybach S600 vehicles. A transistor within the power steering control unit may overheat resulting in the power steering system being disabled.
Possible consequence
If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering rack, replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300132 complaints
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S55016 complaints
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550E0 complaints
- 2017 Mercedes-Benz S650 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.