A recall does not mean your car is affected. Check the market, build date and VIN with the manufacturer.
- Engine / equipment
- Electric power steering control unit connector: Mercedes-Benz GL / GLS (X166)
- Period mentioned
- Model years 2016–2017 in the US (only the VINs in the recall)
- Symptoms
- The power steering assistance may switch off: the steering wheel becomes much heavier to turn.
- Possible cause described
- The electric power steering connector may be insufficiently sealed and let water into the control unit; the assistance may then switch off. It is US recall 17V241 (58,323 vehicles across GL, GLS, GLE and other models); the remedy is to replace the connector, inspect the steering rack and replace it if necessary.
- Check for the garage
- Ask a Mercedes-Benz dealer, with the VIN, whether your GL or GLS has this recall or a European equivalent outstanding: they replace the connector and, if needed, the steering rack, free of charge. If the steering suddenly turns heavy, hold the wheel firmly, slow down and stop somewhere safe.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; check whether the free recall remedy remains outstanding for the VIN.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.