MERCEDES-BENZ 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E300 vehicles due to power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) issues. If the vehicle does not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever, there is an increased risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300 and E300 4Matic vehicles. The affected vehicles may have a damaged steering column-mounted shift lever module. If the internal circuit board is damaged, moving the shift lever will not select a transmission gear.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the vehicle does not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column-mounted shift lever module, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026