2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300, 2016 Mercedes-Benz C300 Recall: Electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor may not have…
NHTSA campaign 17V243000 · Steering · filed Apr 11, 2017 · verified Sep 13, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 C300 vehicles. The electrical contacts for the power steering electric motor may not have been properly welded, possibly resulting in a loss of electrical contact.
The risk
A loss of electrical contact will cause the electric power steering assist to deactivate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | C 300 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | C300 | 2016 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V243000. Data last verified Sep 13, 2026.