Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASSTransport Canada Recall #2016301
The official notice
Defect
On a certain vehicle, a defect in the software that controls the electric power steering control unit may lead to a temporary deactivation of the electric power steering assist system while driving. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but will require greater driver effort. The sudden change in steering effort may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will update the software for the electric power steering control unit.
1 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026