Vehicle recall 20V651000 · October 23, 2020
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63 and 2 more models
The power steering control unit wiring harness may have been damaged during the production process, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist or an electrical…
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 2020 GLC300, GLC350e, GLC43 AMG, and GLC63 AMG vehicles. The power steering control unit wiring harness may have been damaged during the production process, possibly resulting in a loss of power steering assist or an electrical short-circuit.
- Consequence
- A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, If the wiring harness short-circuits, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020110012.
- 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
- 20V651000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 23, 2020
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2020110012
- Owner notification
- December 11, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,533
- 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 AMG GLC43 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (2020): 2020
- Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E (2020): 2020
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