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NHTSA : 15V845000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 and C400 4matic sedans manufactured January 27, 2014, to December 1, 2014. Due to an error in the electric power steering control unit software, the affected vehicles may have a loss of electric power steering assist.

Consequence / Hazard

If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Proposed Solution

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the power steering software, free of charge. The recall began in January 15, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

🚗 Affected Vehicles2

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.