Transport CanadaCritical
2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASSTransport Canada Recall #2016617
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the electric power steering control unit may have been manufactured with improperly soldered contacts. If the pins of the control unit were to lose complete contact, it could lead to a short circuit within the control unit, increasing the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. In addition, the condition could result in a loss of power steering assist, which would increase steering effort and increase the risk of a crash resulting in injury and/or damage to property.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electric power steering control module.
2 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026