Vehicle recall 17V243000 · April 11, 2017
2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz C300
The electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor may not have been properly welded, possibly resulting in a loss of electrical contact.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V243000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 11, 2017
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner notification
- June 5, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Electric power assist system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz C300 (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
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