Vehicle recall 17V714000 · November 14, 2017
Mercedes-Benz E 300, Mercedes-Benz S550 and 3 more models
A transistor within the power steering control unit may overheat resulting in the power steering system being disabled.
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 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.
- 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
- 17V714000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 14, 2017
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2017120009
- Owner notification
- February 9, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 72
- 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 E 300 (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz S550 (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz S550E (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG (2017): 2017
- Mercedes-Maybach S600 (2017): 2017
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