Vehicle recall 17V574000 · September 19, 2017
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, AMG E43 and 2 more models
These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
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 one 2017 C43 AMG, one E300 4Matic sedan, one GLC300, and one E43 AMG 4Matic sedan. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
- Consequence
- The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and 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 is expected to begin November 10, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
- 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
- 17V574000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 19, 2017
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner notification
- November 10, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4
- 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 AMG C43 (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E43 (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz E 300 (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (2017): 2017
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