NHTSA Recall 18V850000: Rack (steering)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,373 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG C63.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V850000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2019080012 |
| Component | STEERING › RACK AND PINION › RACK |
| Report received | November 29, 2018 |
| Owner notification | August 23, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2019 CLS450, E450 Cabrio, and E450 Coupe rear-wheel drive vehicles. A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position.
Safety risk
A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080012.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V850000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S | 2015, 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 350 E | 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz C300 | 2015, 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 300 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 400 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 450 | 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.