13Affected configurations shown70Potential units affected82.9%Latest completion context
What can happen
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.
What fixes it
Official 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.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2017-1
0.0%
2017-2
0.0%
2017-3
0.0%
2017-4
0.0%
2018-1
0.0%
2018-2
0.0%
2018-3
0.0%
2018-4
0.0%
2019-1
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 16V899000
2016 MERCEDES BENZ E400Open vehicle record →2016 MERCEDES-BENZ S600Open vehicle record →2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E350Open vehicle record →2015 MERCEDES BENZ E400Open vehicle record →2015 MERCEDES BENZ SL550Open vehicle record →2015 MERCEDES-BENZ S550Open vehicle record →2015 MERCEDES-BENZ E350Open vehicle record →2014 MERCEDES BENZ SL550Open vehicle record →2014 MERCEDES BENZ SL63Open vehicle record →2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E350Open vehicle record →2014 MERCEDES-BENZ S550Open vehicle record →2013 MERCEDES BENZ SL63Open vehicle record →2013 MERCEDES BENZ SL550Open vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.