Mercedes-Benz C Class, EQC, GLC Recall R/2020/333: The Wiring Harness Of The Steering Control Unit May Not Have Been Manufactured To…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Dec 2020
- Launched
- 3,029
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2038
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, EQC, GLC vehicles built between 12 December 2019 and 18 March 2020. The wiring harness of the steering control unit might not have been manufactured according to specification. The dealer will check the wiring harness of the steering control unit on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring harness of the steering control unit might not have been manufactured according to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE STEERING CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The wiring harness of the steering control unit might not have been manufactured according to specification. Remedy: Check the wiring harness of the steering control unit on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the wiring harness of the steering control unit may not have been manufactured to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check the wiring harness of the steering control unit on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C Class, EQC, GLC built between 12 December 2019 and 18 March 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3,029 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC2038 or the DVSA reference R/2020/333. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
| C Class, EQE, GLCBolting of steering coupling | Urgent | R/2025/333 | |
| GLCMounting of Multi-Purpose camera & interior mirror | Book soon | R/2025/216 | |
| C ClassDriver seat belt fitting | Urgent | R/2025/158 | |
| AMG GT, GLC, S Class, SLProcessor Starter/Generator | Urgent | R/2025/124 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/332 on 2 Dec 2020, for the screw connection of the control unit box might not meet the specification. The one launched after it was R/2020/334 on 2 Dec 2020, for the high voltage wiring harness shield may not permanently withstand the electrical loads…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/333, launched 2 December 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.