Steering: electric power assist systemRecall 18V-840 · 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 18V-840 covers 7 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 for a steering: electric power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 27, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V840000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLC300 vehicles. An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit may fail, deactivating the power steering assist.
The risk
A loss of electric power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering unit, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA'S number for this recall is 2019040007.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 10, 2018 to July 21, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.