Mercedes Benz

A Class

49 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your A Class is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Mercedes Benz dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

Mercedes Benz A Class · DVSA register

All recall notices.

SRPC2503 - Variant of rear axle brake hose

R/2025/131 · 16 Apr 2025

16 Apr 2025

Defect

Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain A-Class (177 platform) and CLA (118 platform) vehicles the length of the brake hoses on the rear axle might not meet specifications.

Remedy

As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the brake hoses on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

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Built 27 Feb 2024 – 10 Mar 2024

~93 vehicles affected
SRPC2404 – Backup function of steering software

R/2024/166 · 6 May 2024

6 May 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the backup function of the steering software might not meet specifications. As a result the steering power support might be impaired and a loss of steerability cannot be ruled out.

Remedy

Update the software of the electric steering on the affected vehicles.

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Built 25 Jan 2018 – 2 Feb 2024

~182,919 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.

R/2024/024 · 7 Feb 2024

7 Feb 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair.

Remedy

Check the front fixed element of the panoramic sliding sunroof and replace if necessary.

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Built 24 Sep 2012 – 8 Mar 2018

~45 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the equipped tyres might not meet the load requirements.

R/2023/190 · 17 Jul 2023

17 Jul 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the equipped tyres might not meet the load requirements.

Remedy

Check and change the tyres if necessary.

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Built 23 May 2022 – 20 Jun 2022

~84 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle.

R/2023/185 · 10 Jul 2023

10 Jul 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle.

Remedy

Replace the front axle carrier.

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Built 3 May 2019 – 10 Jul 2019

~4,148 vehicles affected
Affected vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal requirements

R/2023/062 · 13 Mar 2023

13 Mar 2023

Defect

Affected vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal requirements.�

Remedy

Update the diesel engine control unit software.

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Built 31 Mar 2015 – 5 Apr 2018

~2,593 vehicles affected
A PARTICLE IN THE FUEL RAIL MIGHT LEAD TO A LEAK BETWEEN THE FUEL RAIL AND THE INJECTOR

R/2022/061 · 24 Mar 2022

24 Mar 2022

Defect

A particle in the fuel rail might lead to a leak between the fuel rail and the fuel injector.�

Remedy

Replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors on the affected vehicles.�

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Built 17 Jul 2018 – 12 Sep 2019

~26 vehicles affected
BOLTING ON BRAKE CALIPER HOUSING MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/062 · 24 Mar 2022

24 Mar 2022

Defect

The bolting on the brake caliper housing might not meet torque specifications.�

Remedy

Check and if necessary rework the bolting of the brake caliper housings on the affected vehicles.

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Built 7 Dec 2019 – 24 Nov 2021

~17 vehicles affected
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION OF POWER STEERING MIGHT HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH ADHESIVE

R/2021/444 · 28 Jan 2022

28 Jan 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles the power supply connection of the electric power steering might have been contaminated with melted adhesive.

Remedy

Check the connection on the affected vehicles and perform repair measures if necessary.

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Built 25 Jun 2020 – 8 Jul 2020

~113 vehicles affected
LOCKING PAWL SPRING OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE DOOR LOCKS MIGHT NOT BE GREASED CORRECTLY

R/2021/437 · 14 Jan 2022

14 Jan 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles with an additional door lock the locking pawl spring of the left side door locks might not be greased according to specifications.

Remedy

Conduct greasing of the locking pawl spring on the affected vehicles.

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Built 19 Jan 2020 – 3 Feb 2021

~2,829 vehicles affected
UPDATE TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

R/2021/399 · 13 Dec 2021

13 Dec 2021

Defect

As a result of a directive from Germany�s Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) changes are required to certain specific calibration functions within the engine management systems of certain vehicles.

Remedy

Conduct an update to the diesel engine control unit software.

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Built 13 May 2010 – 2 May 2012

~6,014 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/108 · 1 Dec 2021

1 Dec 2021

Defect

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

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Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

~7 vehicles affected
SOFTWARE UPDATE TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

R/2021/292 · 29 Oct 2021

29 Oct 2021

Defect

Nitrogen oxide emissions may not meet requirements.

Remedy

Update the diesel engine control unit software.

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Built 1 Dec 2009 – 20 Jul 2010

~237 vehicles affected
THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY HAVE A CHEMICAL CHANGE TO ITS PROPELLANT OVER TIME

R/2021/277 · 17 Aug 2021

17 Aug 2021

Defect

The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time.

Remedy

Replace the driver�s airbag.

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Built 30 Aug 2004 – 4 Dec 2013

~108,486 vehicles affected
THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY HAVE A CHEMICAL CHANGE TO ITS PROPELLANT OVER TIME

R/2021/279 · 17 Aug 2021

17 Aug 2021

Defect

The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time.

Remedy

Replace the driver�s airbag

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Built 30 Aug 2004 – 4 Dec 2013

~61 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/110 · 13 May 2021

13 May 2021

Defect

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system.

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Built 4 Jan 2016 – 29 Jan 2021

~108,971 vehicles affected
THE VARIANT OF SPARK PLUGS INSTALLED MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/084 · 15 Apr 2021

15 Apr 2021

Defect

The variant of spark plugs installed may not meet specifications.

Remedy

Replace the spark plugs on the affected vehicles.

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Built 3 Sep 2019 – 24 Aug 2020

~7 vehicles affected
THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MAY BE DEACTIVATED

R/2021/082 · 30 Mar 2021

30 Mar 2021

Defect

The communication module may be deactivated

Remedy

Carry out a check of the configuration of the communication module on affected vehicles and if necessary activate the communication module.

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Built 3 May 2016 – 2 Jul 2020

~24 vehicles affected
THE SOFTWARE OF CERTAIN COMMUNICATION MODULES MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/083 · 30 Mar 2021

30 Mar 2021

Defect

The software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications.

Remedy

Carry out an update to the software of the communication module on affected vehicles.

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Built 3 Feb 2017 – 11 Mar 2020

~36 vehicles affected
THE RIGHT HANDLE FOR ATTACHING THE CHILD SEAT TO THE ISOFIX BRACKET MAY BE MISSING ON THE REAR RIGHT SEAT

R/2021/030 · 18 Feb 2021

18 Feb 2021

Defect

The ISOFIX bracket might be missing on the right rear seat.

Remedy

Check the ISOFIX bracket on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

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Built 30 Jul 2020 – 10 Sep 2020

~543 vehicles affected
THE OIL LEVEL IN THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2020/336 · 7 Dec 2020

7 Dec 2020

Defect

The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the dual clutch transmission on the affected vehicles and correct the oil level or replace the dual clutch transmission if necessary.

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Built 1 Nov 2018 – 17 Feb 2020

~129 vehicles affected
THE OIL LEVEL IN THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MIGHT NOOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2020/339 · 4 Dec 2020

4 Dec 2020

Defect

The oil level in the dual clutch transmission might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the dual clutch transmission on the affected vehicles and correct the oil level.

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Built 1 Nov 2018 – 17 Feb 2020

~72 vehicles affected
THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE CONTROL UNIT BOX MIGHT NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

R/2020/332 · 2 Dec 2020

2 Dec 2020

Defect

The screw connection of the control unit box might not meet the specification.

Remedy

Check the screw connection on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

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Built 20 May 2019 – 18 Jun 2019

~70 vehicles affected
AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT INSIDE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

R/2020/277 · 27 Oct 2020

27 Oct 2020

Defect

An electrical contacting inside the engine control unit might not meet the specification

Remedy

Replace the engine control unit on the affected vehicles

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Built 11 Dec 2019 – 9 Jan 2020

~37 vehicles affected
VEHICLES MAY BE FILLED WITH THE REFRIGERANT R-134a INSTEAD OF R-1234yf

R/2020/237 · 13 Oct 2020

13 Oct 2020

Defect

The air conditioning system on the affected vehicles might erroneously be filled with the incorrect refrigerant

Remedy

Replace the refrigerant in the air conditioning system on the affected vehicles.

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Built 7 Oct 2019 – 12 Nov 2019

~30 vehicles affected
THE OIL SUPPLY LINE OF THE TURBOCHARGER MAY LEAK

R/2020/262 · 12 Oct 2020

12 Oct 2020

Defect

The oil supply line of the turbocharger might leak

Remedy

Check the oil supply line of the turbocharger on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary

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Built 21 Oct 2019 – 26 Jun 2020

~1,074 vehicles affected
THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM (eCall) DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

R/2020/236 · 6 Oct 2020

6 Oct 2020

Defect

On affected vehicles the software of the communication module for the emergency call system does not meet the specification

Remedy

Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system

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Built 1 Mar 2017 – 30 Sep 2018

~3,127 vehicles affected
THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN HOSE MAY BE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED

R/2020/221 · 30 Sep 2020

30 Sep 2020

Defect

Condensation water from the air conditioning might enter the passenger compartment

Remedy

Check the installation of the air conditioning drain hose and correct it if necessary.

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Built 25 Jan 2018 – 10 Feb 2019

~20,536 vehicles affected
THE BOLTS ON THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY

R/2020/198 · 2 Sep 2020

2 Sep 2020

Defect

The bolts on the rear axle might not be tightened correctly

Remedy

Check the tightening of the bolts on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary

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Built 9 Oct 2019 – 17 Oct 2019

~11 vehicles affected
THE CALIBRATION OF THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

R/2019/446 · 21 Jul 2020

21 Jul 2020

Defect

The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat might not meet the specification.

Remedy

Replace the passenger seat cushion

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Built 29 Apr 2015 – 2 Nov 2017

~75 vehicles affected
FRONT SEAT BELT END FITTING MAY NOT BE MOUNTED CORRECTLY

R/2019/340 · 19 Dec 2019

19 Dec 2019

Defect

Front seat belt may not be mounted correctly

Remedy

Check the bolt connection on the front seat belt end fitting and repair if necessary.

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Built 21 Mar 2018 – 5 Jul 2018

~605 vehicles affected
THE REFRIGERANT USED IN THE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

R/2019/278 · 11 Nov 2019

11 Nov 2019

Defect

The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements

Remedy

The air conditioning system will be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant.

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Built 1 Nov 2012 – 31 Oct 2013

~2,140 vehicles affected
THE REFRIGERANT IN THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

R/2019/327 · 8 Nov 2019

8 Nov 2019

Defect

The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements.

Remedy

The air conditioning system will be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant.

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Built 1 Jan 2012 – 31 Oct 2013

~624 vehicles affected
THE REFRIGERANT USED IN THE AIR CONDITION SYSTEM DOES NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

R/2019/354 · 7 Nov 2019

7 Nov 2019

Defect

The refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements.

Remedy

Adapt the air conditioning system for usage of the new refrigerant.

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Built 1 Nov 2012 – 31 Oct 2013

~1,407 vehicles affected
THE FOUR LOCKNUTS SECURING THE AIR BAG MIGHT BE MISSING

R/2019/337 · 5 Nov 2019

5 Nov 2019

Defect

Certain driver airbag modules might not be bolted onto the base plate.

Remedy

Check the driver airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

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Built 9 Aug 2018 – 17 Sep 2019

~2,345 vehicles affected
THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL CARRIER MIGHT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION

R/2019/282 · 17 Oct 2019

17 Oct 2019

Defect

The rear right wheel carrier might have been manufactured outside specification.

Remedy

Check the rear right wheel carrier on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

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Built 1 Apr 2019 – 30 Apr 2019

~246 vehicles affected
THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

R/2019/269 · 18 Sep 2019

18 Sep 2019

Defect

; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification

Remedy

Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.

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Built 1 Feb 2017 – 31 Jul 2019

~294 vehicles affected
AIR CONDITION SYSTEM REFRIDGERANT DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS

R/2019/221 · 10 Sep 2019

10 Sep 2019

Defect

The refrigerant used in the air condition system does not meet legal requirements.

Remedy

The air conditioning system to be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant (R1234yf).

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Built 1 Nov 2012 – 31 Oct 2013

~7,516 vehicles affected
THE SOFTWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATION.

R/2019/217 · 30 Jul 2019

30 Jul 2019

Defect

Under certain circumstances it might not be possible to shift into Drive or Reverse mode.

Remedy

Update the transmission control unit software of the affected vehicles.

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Built 1 Jul 2018 – 28 Feb 2019

~1,209 vehicles affected
A RESET IN THE CPC CONTROL UNIT COULD OCCUR WHILST DRIVING

R/2019/108 · 17 Apr 2019

17 Apr 2019

Defect

The ECO Start-Stop function may be disabled and cause the vehicle to stall.

Remedy

The affected vehicles are to be recalled and the software updated.

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Built 1 May 2016 – 31 Aug 2018

~69 vehicles affected
THE DRIVER MIGHT TEMPORARILY NOT BE ABLE TO DEACTIVATE THE HIGH BEAM WITH THE HIGH BEAM LEVER.

R/2019/105 · 10 Apr 2019

10 Apr 2019

Defect

The driver might temporarily not be able to deactivate the high beam with the high beam lever.

Remedy

The software is to be updated on affected vehicles.

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Built 1 Jul 2018 – 28 Feb 2019

~957 vehicles affected
THE LOCKS OF THE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT SEAT BACKREST WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LOCK

R/2019/003 · 29 Jan 2019

29 Jan 2019

Defect

The locks of the right and/or left seat backrest may not be able to lock.

Remedy

The seat backrest locks will be checked and replaced if necessary.

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Built 1 May 2018 – 30 Aug 2018

~7 vehicles affected
MULTIBEAM LED HEADLAMP CONTROL UNIT CODING MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH SPECIFICATIONS

R/2018/250 · 10 Oct 2018

10 Oct 2018

Defect

Multi beam LED Headlamp control units may not correspond with the specifications.

Remedy

On affected vehicles recode the control units of the headlamps and LED matrix on the left & right.

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Built 1 Sep 2017 – 31 Aug 2018

~449 vehicles affected
DRIVER'S AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR HOUSING FAILURE DURING DEPLOYMENT

R/2018/168 · 14 Aug 2018

14 Aug 2018

Defect

On affected vehicles it has been determined that drivers airbags with potentially faulty gas generator housing material may have been installed in vehicles of model series 156 176 246 205 238 & 253. If the material of the gas generator housing fails during airbag deployment in the event of a crash the airbag system would possibly no longer have a restraint effect. In addition separating parts could enter the passenger compartment. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace the driver�s airbag

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Built 1 Jan 2018 – 30 Mar 2018

~421 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

R/2018/130 · 11 Jun 2018

11 Jun 2018

Defect

The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

Remedy

Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components

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Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

~78,608 vehicles affected
STEERING COMPONENTS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

R/2018/098 · 11 May 2018

11 May 2018

Defect

It has been determined that the steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. Failure of the steering column module clock spring could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding.

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Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

~74,329 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

R/2018/069 · 9 Apr 2018

9 Apr 2018

Defect

The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

Remedy

Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.

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Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

~67,027 vehicles affected
BONDING OF THE WINDSHIELD MAY BE INADEQUATE

R/2018/020 · 8 Feb 2018

8 Feb 2018

Defect

The bonding of the windshield in the lower area may not correspond to the specification. During a collision the bonding may fail and the windscreen may detach. This could have an adverse affect on the effectiveness of the passenger airbag.

Remedy

On affected vehicles check bonding and if necessary replace windscreen.

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Built 1 May 2017 – 31 May 2017

~40 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

R/2017/282 · 18 Dec 2017

18 Dec 2017

Defect

The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

Remedy

Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.

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Built 1 Nov 2011 – 31 Jul 2017

~46,093 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Mercedes Benz dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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