2016 MERCEDES BENZ S600 Recall

Campaign:: 16V899000 on 12/13/2016
Component:: Steering:electric power assist system
Manufactured:: 08/22/2012 - 08/13/2015
Affected:: 70
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
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.

2016 MERCEDES BENZ S600 TSBs (4)

Bulletin:: LI80.61-P-061174
Component:: 116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
Summary:: Vehicle cannot be opened via keyless-go and radio remote control
Bulletin:: LI82.70-P-060004
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8
Bulletin:: LI68.05-P-059193
Component:: 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
Summary:: Sentex gate operator with clik card remote not compatible with homelink
Bulletin:: LI82.30-P-059239
Component:: 136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:: Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper