Vehicle recall 18V840000 · November 27, 2018
2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300
An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit may fail, deactivating the power steering assist.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of electric power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V840000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 27, 2018
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2019040007
- Owner notification
- June 7, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Electric power assist system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (2019): 2019
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