Electric Power Steering Assist – 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic

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16V438

SUMMARY:

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.

 

CONSEQUENCE:

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.

 

REMEDY:

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the electric power steering control unit, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin in July 2016.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

 

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.

 

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