Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc63 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 2020
- Mercedes-Benz Glc 350 E 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V651000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 23, 2020
- Owners notified
- Dec 11, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,533
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Latches/locks/linkages Jul 24, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system May 1, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Seat belts Mar 20, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering Aug 20, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Jun 11, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Jun 6, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.