Recall 16V899000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Defect in 2013-2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL63

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RECALL This recall affects up to 70 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 16V899000
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles Affected 70
Component STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 SL550, 2013-2014 SL63 AMG, 2014-2016 E350, 2014 E350 Cabriolet, E350 Coupe, 2014-2015 S550, 2015 E350 Bluetec, 2015-2016 E400, 2016 E550 Coupe, and Maybach S600 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles use an electric power steering system that may have improperly soldered contacts inside the control unit, potentially resulting in the power steering system deactivating while driving.

Safety Consequence

If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The increase in pin contact resistance can also increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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