NHTSA recall 18V-850 (18V850000)
steering recall reported November 29, 2018 - about 6,373 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V850000
- Also written as
- 18V-850
- Manufacturer number
- 2019080012
- Reported
- November 29, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~6,373
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-850 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.