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NHTSA Recall 19V822000: Electric power assist system (steering)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300.

3
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2019
owners notified (December 20)
NHTSA campaign19V822000
Manufacturer campaign2019110014
ComponentSTEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Report receivedNovember 18, 2019
Owner notificationDecember 20, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 GLC300 and GLC300 4MATIC vehicles. The electrical connection between the power steering electric motor and the control unit may fail, resulting in the loss of electric power steering assist.

Safety risk

A loss of power steering assist would require a greater steering effort to control the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019110014.

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 19V822000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz GLC 3002019

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.