Mercedes-benz C300 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 15, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls 2016 Mercedes-benz C300

Recall number

16V438000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 17 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 C300 4Matic vehicles manufactured November 4, 2015, to March 1, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the electric power steering assist system may shutdown due to a software error.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.