MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 (2019): Steering
Recall 18V840000 · Nov 27, 2018 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
7
vehicles affected
7
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V840000
- Date
- Nov 27, 2018
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 7
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Electric power assist system
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A loss of electric power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | GLC 300 | 2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V840000?
1 model: Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (2019), about 7 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V840000?
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.
What can happen?
A loss of electric power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.