Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V574000 Reported September 19, 2017

Loss of power steering assist

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Steering · 4 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V574000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
4
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 19, 2017
Completion Rate
75.00

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling one 2017 c43 amg, one e300 4matic sedan, one glc300, and one e43 amg 4matic sedan. these vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.

Safety Consequence

The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin november 10, 2017. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17V574000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V574000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V574000?

NHTSA recall 17V574000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on September 19, 2017. It addresses: Loss of power steering assist. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V574000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.