Recall
Mercedes-maybach S600 — 17V714000
NHTSA ID
17V714000
Make
Mercedes-maybach
Model
S600
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2017-11-14
Component
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Units Affected
72
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
2017120009
Summary
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.
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.