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2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class STEERING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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STEERING Safety Recalls

Critical #16V899000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
What Happened
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 SL550, 2013-2014 SL63 AMG, 2014-2016 E350, 2014 E350 Cabriolet, E350 Coupe, 2014-2015 S550, 2015 E350 Bluetec, 2015-2016 E400, 2016 E550 Coupe, and Maybach S600 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles use an electric power steering system that may have improperly soldered contacts inside the control unit, potentially resulting in the power steering system deactivating while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
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.
Free Fix
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.
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Other MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class 2016 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
COMMUNICATION
1 recall

Other MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Years

2024
1 recall
2023
1 recall
2022
3 recalls
2021
9 recalls
2020
3 recalls
2019
5 recalls
2018
4 recalls
2017
20 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2014
8 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
7 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
4 recalls
2009
4 recalls
2008
4 recalls
2007
5 recalls
2006
4 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM recall for the 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class? (Campaign #16V899000)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 SL550, 2013-2014 SL63 AMG, 2014-2016 E350, 2014 E350 Cabriolet, E350 Coupe, 2014-2015 S550, 2015 E350 Bluetec, 2015-2016 E400, 2016 E550 Coupe, and Maybach S600 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles use an electric power steering system that may have improperly soldered contacts inside the control unit, potentially resulting in the power steering system deactivating while driving. 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. 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.