Mercedes Benz

E Class

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

If your E 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

104

Mercedes Benz E Class · DVSA register

All recall notices.

SRPC2521 – Routing of transmission wiring harness

R/2025/534 · 19 Jan 2026

19 Jan 2026

Defect

Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain E-Class AMG (214 platform) vehicles with 4-wheel-drive the routing of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications.

Remedy

As a precautionary measure Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the routing of the transmission wiring harness on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.

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Built 5 Sep 2024 – 27 Jan 2025

~5 vehicles affected
SRPC2504 - Ground connection bolting

R/2025/155 · 8 May 2025

8 May 2025

Defect

Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain E-Class (214 platform) and GLC (254 platform) vehicles the bolts of certain 12V- and 48V- ground connections might not have been fastened with the specified torque.

Remedy

As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the bolting of the ground connections and perform according repairs if necessary.

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Built 16 Feb 2024 – 6 May 2024

~4 vehicles affected
SRPC2421 – Welding of rear axle carrier

R/2024/502 · 23 Dec 2024

23 Dec 2024

Defect

Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain E-Class 214 platform and GLC 254 platform vehicles the welding of consoles to the rear axle carrier might not meet specifications.

Remedy

As a remedy a Mercedes-Benz service partner will replace the rear axle carrier of the affected vehicles.

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Built 14 Aug 2024 – 4 Sep 2024

~2 vehicles affected
SRPC2419 Misfire Detection M264

R/2024/474 · 4 Dec 2024

4 Dec 2024

Defect

The software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications regarding misfire detection.

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will update the software of the engine control unit on the affected vehicles.

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Built 20 Jan 2021 – 4 Sep 2023

~1,050 vehicles affected
SRPC2419 Misfire Detection M264

R/2024/474 · 4 Dec 2024

4 Dec 2024

Defect

The software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications regarding misfire detection.

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will update the software of the engine control unit on the affected vehicles.

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Built 13 Jul 2021 – 8 Sep 2023

~781 vehicles affected
SRPC2414 - Function Cross Traffic Alert

R/2024/398 · 20 Nov 2024

20 Nov 2024

Defect

The manufacturer has determined on affected vehicles the software of the MBUX multi media system might not meet specifications. In this case a permanent deactivation of certain functions of assistance systems might occur.

Remedy

Update the parking control unit settings

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Built 3 May 2023 – 27 Oct 2023

~71 vehicles affected
SRPC2417 - Function Cross Traffic Alert

R/2024/399 · 20 Nov 2024

20 Nov 2024

Defect

The manufacturer has determined on affected vehicles the software of the MBUX multi media system might not meet specifications. In this case a permanent deactivation of certain functions of assistance systems might occur.

Remedy

Update the parking control unit settings

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Built 17 Apr 2023 – 25 Oct 2023

~23 vehicles affected
SRPC2409 - Tightness of Transmission Wiring Harness Connector

R/2024/305 · 24 Oct 2024

24 Oct 2024

Defect

The manufacturer has determined on affected vehicles the electrical connector of the transmission wiring harness might not have been correctly remedied.

Remedy

Replace the two-part wiring harness including the connector a with a new one-part variant.

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Built 25 Oct 2019 – 6 Apr 2022

~810 vehicles affected
SRPC2409 - Tightness of Transmission Wiring Harness Connector

R/2024/305 · 24 Oct 2024

24 Oct 2024

Defect

The manufacturer has determined on affected vehicles the electrical connector of the transmission wiring harness might not have been correctly remedied.

Remedy

Replace the two-part wiring harness including the connector a with a new one-part variant.

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Built 31 Jan 2018 – 25 Mar 2022

~889 vehicles affected
SRPC2412 - Tightness of Transmission Wiring Harness Connector

R/2024/307 · 24 Oct 2024

24 Oct 2024

Defect

The manufacturer has determined on affected vehicles the electrical connector of the transmission wiring harness might not have been correctly remedied.

Remedy

Replace the two-part wiring harness including the connector a with a new one-part variant

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Built 25 Oct 2019 – 6 Apr 2022

~112 vehicles affected
SRPC2412 - Tightness of Transmission Wiring Harness Connector

R/2024/307 · 24 Oct 2024

24 Oct 2024

Defect

The manufacturer has determined on affected vehicles the electrical connector of the transmission wiring harness might not have been correctly remedied.

Remedy

Replace the two-part wiring harness including the connector a with a new one-part variant

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Built 13 Feb 2018 – 22 Feb 2022

~159 vehicles affected
SRPC2406 - Routing of transmission wiring harness

R/2024/174 · 17 Apr 2024

17 Apr 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the routing of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications. The distance of the wiring harness to the drive shaft might be too small causing it to chafe.

Remedy

Check the routing of the transmission wiring harness and rework it if necessary.

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Built 27 Nov 2023

~1 vehicles affected
SRPC2401 - System protection

R/2024/130 · 25 Mar 2024

25 Mar 2024

Defect

On certain vehicles some 80A fuses installed might not meet requirements.

Remedy

Replace the respective main fuse boxes on the affected vehicles.

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Built 25 Apr 2023 – 30 Apr 2023

~43 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.

R/2023/223 · 29 Aug 2023

29 Aug 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.

Remedy

Replace the fuel pump module.

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Built 10 Aug 2021 – 19 Dec 2022

~574 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.

R/2023/223 · 29 Aug 2023

29 Aug 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform.

Remedy

Replace the fuel pump module.

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Built 1 Oct 2021 – 31 Jan 2023

~937 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the coding of the exit warning system might not meet specifications.

R/2023/249 · 25 Aug 2023

25 Aug 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the coding of the exit warning system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Update the coding parameters of the multimode radar.

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Built 11 Apr 2022 – 30 Sep 2022

~17 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the coding of the exit warning system might not meet specifications.

R/2023/249 · 25 Aug 2023

25 Aug 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the coding of the exit warning system might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Update the coding parameters of the multimode radar.

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Built 19 Aug 2022 – 12 Oct 2022

~17 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the manufacturing of the wiring harness to the power electronics might not meet specifications.

R/2023/238 · 14 Aug 2023

14 Aug 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the manufacturing of the wiring harness to the power electronics might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the wiring harness and repair if necessary.

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Built 7 Oct 2020 – 25 Jan 2022

~1,726 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.

R/2023/023 · 20 Feb 2023

20 Feb 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.

Remedy

Replace the steering gear mounting bolts on the affected vehicles with steel bolts. Should the bolts break or already be broken change the steering gear.

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Built 6 Apr 2011 – 30 May 2016

~51,251 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.

R/2023/023 · 20 Feb 2023

20 Feb 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture.

Remedy

Replace the steering gear mounting bolts on the affected vehicles with steel bolts. Should the bolts break or already be broken change the steering gear.

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Built 1 Aug 2016 – 19 Sep 2016

~51,251 vehicles affected
The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications.

R/2023/020 · 6 Feb 2023

6 Feb 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles the bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. In consequence a separation of the glass panel from the vehicle cannot be excluded.

Remedy

Check the glass panel and replace the sliding roof if necessary.

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Built 8 Aug 2002 – 27 Mar 2009

~3,267 vehicles affected
THE ATTACHMENT FOR THE 12V BATTERY IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE LOADS IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

R/2022/310 · 10 Nov 2022

10 Nov 2022

Defect

On certain E-Class vehicles the attachment for the 12V battery in the luggage compartment may not withstand the loads in the event of an accident.

Remedy

Install an additional fixation of the 12V battery on the affected vehicles.

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Built 7 Mar 2018 – 23 Aug 2022

~3,645 vehicles affected
THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS MIGHT NOT BE ROUTED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/250 · 14 Sep 2022

14 Sep 2022

Defect

The transmission wiring harness might not be routed according to specifications.

Remedy

Fit additional bracket to optimise the wiring routing. Check the harness connections and rework if necessary.

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Built 31 Jan 2018 – 25 Mar 2022

~2,456 vehicles affected
THE ROUTING OF THE TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/238 · 16 Aug 2022

16 Aug 2022

Defect

The routing of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the transmission wiring harness routing on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

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Built 19 Mar 2020 – 29 Apr 2020

~1,482 vehicles affected
THE BONDING OF THE RIGHT REAR DOOR WINDOW BAR MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/170 · 22 Jun 2022

22 Jun 2022

Defect

The bonding of the right rear door window bar might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the fixation of the window bar on the affected vehicles and replace the side window if necessary

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Built 14 Oct 2021 – 6 Nov 2021

~52 vehicles affected
THE BOLTING OF THE 48V GROUND CONNECTION OF THE ELECTRICAL REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR MIGHT BE FASTENED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT TORQUE

R/2022/136 · 6 Jun 2022

6 Jun 2022

Defect

The bolting of the 48V ground connection of the electrical refrigerant compressor might be fastened with an insufficient torque.

Remedy

Check the bolting of the ground connection on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

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Built 20 Sep 2021 – 22 Oct 2021

~13 vehicles affected
INDIVIDUAL BOLTS OR CHAIN LINKS OF THE CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN MIGHT WEAR

R/2022/116 · 23 May 2022

23 May 2022

Defect

Individual bolts or chain links of the camshaft timing chain might wear in case of a long term operation under specific driving conditions.

Remedy

Replace the camshaft timing chain on the affected vehicles

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Built 18 Feb 2016 – 10 Oct 2018

~714 vehicles affected
THE HANDS-OFF DETECTION MIGHT NOT DETECT WHEN THE DRIVER'S HANDS ARE AWAY FROM THE STEERING WHEEL

R/2022/114 · 16 May 2022

16 May 2022

Defect

The hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel.

Remedy

Update the coding of the hand detection system on the affected vehicles.

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Built 28 Feb 2020 – 25 Jan 2022

~423 vehicles affected
THE SOFTWARE OF THE HEADLAMPS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

R/2022/110 · 13 May 2022

13 May 2022

Defect

The software of the headlamps might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Replace the affected headlamp control units on the vehicles.

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Built 21 Feb 2020 – 18 Dec 2020

~3 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
THE SOFTWARE OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2022/019 · 10 Feb 2022

10 Feb 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles the software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Conduct an update the software of the engine control unit on the affected vehicles.

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Built 23 Jun 2020 – 11 Oct 2021

~51 vehicles affected
COOLANT PUMP MIGHT HAVE A LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE VACUUM SYSTEM AND THE COOLANT CIRCUIT

R/2021/438 · 21 Jan 2022

21 Jan 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles with a Diesel engine the coolant pump which is controlled by vacuum might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit.

Remedy

Update the software of the coolant pump and replace the electrical switch valve on the affected vehicles.

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Built 4 Apr 2017 – 12 Oct 2021

~35,624 vehicles affected
COOLANT PUMP MIGHT HAVE A LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE VACUUM SYSTEM AND THE COOLANT CIRCUIT

R/2021/438 · 21 Jan 2022

21 Jan 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles with a Diesel engine the coolant pump which is controlled by vacuum might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit.

Remedy

Update the software of the coolant pump and replace the electrical switch valve on the affected vehicles.

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Affected build dates not specified

~35,624 vehicles affected
THE CRANKSHAFT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/446 · 13 Jan 2022

13 Jan 2022

Defect

On certain vehicles with a 4-cylinder Diesel engine the crankshaft might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Replace the engine on the affected vehicles.

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Built 10 Aug 2020 – 9 Dec 2020

~23 vehicles affected
MOUNTING SCREWS OF FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALLIPERS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/384 · 11 Jan 2022

11 Jan 2022

Defect

On vehicles with a fixed�caliper�brake system the mounting screws of the�calipers�on the front axle may not meet specifications.

Remedy

Replace the screws on the front brake�calipers�on the affected vehicles.�

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Built 18 Oct 2021 – 26 Oct 2021

~72 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
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/106 · 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

~23 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/107 · 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

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

R/2021/130 · 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

~21 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/376 · 29 Nov 2021

29 Nov 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

~50,390 vehicles affected
TAKATA AIRBAG MIGHT NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED

R/2021/359 · 8 Nov 2021

8 Nov 2021

Defect

Certain climatic conditions may cause a chemical change to the airbag propellants over time.

Remedy

Replace the driver and passenger airbags.

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Affected build dates not specified

~56 vehicles affected
TAKATA AIRBAG MIGHT NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED

R/2021/358 · 8 Nov 2021

8 Nov 2021

Defect

Certain climatic conditions may cause a chemical change to the airbag propellants�over time.�

Remedy

Replace the driver and�passenger airbags.�

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Built 30 Aug 2004 – 4 Dec 2013

~85,613 vehicles affected
THE BELT TENSIONER ARM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH BORDERLINE TOLERANCE

R/2021/304 · 23 Sep 2021

23 Sep 2021

Defect

The belt tensioner arm may have been manufactured with borderline tolerance.

Remedy

Replace the belt tensioner. Additionally check the v-ribbed belt on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

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Built 9 Jan 2019 – 17 Mar 2021

~427 vehicles affected
THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR OF THE SIDE CRASH SENSORS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/286 · 9 Sep 2021

9 Sep 2021

Defect

The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the side crash sensors in the doors on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

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Built 4 Aug 2020 – 3 Sep 2020

~129 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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Affected build dates not specified

~61 vehicles affected
THE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE OF THE PARKING CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/150 · 2 Jun 2021

2 Jun 2021

Defect

The software and hardware of the parking control unit might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Replace the parking control unit on the affected vehicles.

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Built 28 Jan 2020 – 6 Jul 2020

~8 vehicles affected
THE BONDING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANEL AND THE SLIDING ROOF FRAME MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/145 · 28 May 2021

28 May 2021

Defect

The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications.

Remedy

Check the glass panel bonding on the affected vehicles and replace the sliding roof if necessary.

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Built 12 Dec 2005 – 14 Sep 2006

~310 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 BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/120 · 11 May 2021

11 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

~86,604 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/111 · 10 May 2021

10 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

~90,716 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/131 · 5 May 2021

5 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

~81,267 vehicles affected
THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/134 · 5 May 2021

5 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

~162,581 vehicles affected
THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/129 · 5 May 2021

5 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

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

R/2021/132 · 5 May 2021

5 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

~10,410 vehicles affected
THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/133 · 5 May 2021

5 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

~106,665 vehicles affected
THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY ON THE STARTER MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/146 · 4 May 2021

4 May 2021

Defect

The screw connection of the power supply on the starter motor might not have been installed according to specifications.

Remedy

Check the screw connections of the starter motor and the position of the plus wire on the affected vehicles and correct them if necessary.

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Built 26 Mar 2018 – 2 Sep 2020

~70 vehicles affected
THE TWO GRAB HANDLES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEADLINER MAY NOT BE ATTACHED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/140 · 29 Apr 2021

29 Apr 2021

Defect

The two grab handles on the left side of the headliner might not be attached according to specifications.

Remedy

Inspect the mounting of the grab handles on the left side of the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

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Built 30 Nov 2020

~4 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 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 HIGH VOLTAGE WIRING HARNESS SHIELD MAY NOT PERMANENTLY WITHSTAND THE ELECTRICAL LOADS THAT ARE INDUCED UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING PROFILES

R/2020/334 · 2 Dec 2020

2 Dec 2020

Defect

The shield for the high-voltage wiring harness may not permanently withstand the electrical loads that are induced under certain driving profiles

Remedy

Replace the high-voltage wiring harness on the affected vehicles

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Built 15 Jan 2018 – 29 Feb 2020

~2,377 vehicles affected
SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

R/2020/285 · 13 Nov 2020

13 Nov 2020

Defect

Certain specific calibrations of functions must be changed in the engine management of the vehicles

Remedy

Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator�s manual.

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Built 26 May 2009 – 2 May 2011

~383 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
ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED

R/2020/243 · 6 Oct 2020

6 Oct 2020

Defect

Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

Remedy

Update the relevant control unit�s software and if necessary replace the NOx sensors.

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Built 8 Nov 2011 – 31 May 2018

~994 vehicles affected
THE SEAT BELT WARNING FUNCTION DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

R/2020/240 · 6 Oct 2020

6 Oct 2020

Defect

The seat belt warning function does not meet the specification

Remedy

Activate the correct seat belt warning scenario in the instrument cluster

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Built 16 Mar 2016 – 27 Feb 2019

~45 vehicles affected
CERTAIN SPECIFIC CALIBRATIONS OF FUNCTIONS MUST BE CHANGED IN THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT

R/2020/200 · 5 Oct 2020

5 Oct 2020

Defect

Certain specific calibrations of functions must be changed in the engine management of the vehicles

Remedy

Update the diesel engine control unit software

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Built 20 Oct 2008 – 15 Jan 2013

~23,302 vehicles affected
ELECTRO-CHEMICAL PROCESSES MAY CREATE CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS INSIDE THE ELECTRIC BUSBAR

R/2020/226 · 22 Sep 2020

22 Sep 2020

Defect

Electro-chemical processes might create conductive connections inside the electric busbar.

Remedy

Modify the busbar and install a separate electric line on the affected vehicles.

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Built 16 Mar 2016 – 4 Oct 2018

~11 vehicles affected
THE DATA DOCUMENTING THE CORRECT MOUNTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER OIL FEED AS WELL AS THE OIL RETURN LINE MAY BE MISSING

R/2020/225 · 25 Aug 2020

25 Aug 2020

Defect

The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.

Remedy

To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only

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Built 7 Jun 2018 – 13 Mar 2020

~124 vehicles affected
THE LEFT REAR SEAT BACKREST LOCK MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2020/197 · 21 Aug 2020

21 Aug 2020

Defect

The left rear seat backrest lock might not meet the specifications

Remedy

Replace the left rear seat backrest lock on the affected vehicles.

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Built 24 Jan 2020 – 9 Mar 2020

~1,179 vehicles affected
THE ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL OF THE OIL FEED LINE TO THE TURBOCHARGERS MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2020/048 · 3 Aug 2020

3 Aug 2020

Defect

The material of the turbocharger oil feed pipe may not meet specification leading to leakage.

Remedy

Replace the oil feed pipe to the turbocharger on affected vehicles.

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Built 9 May 2018 – 9 May 2019

~434 vehicles affected
CERTAIN FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

R/2019/372 · 3 Aug 2020

3 Aug 2020

Defect

A correctly fastened seat belt could be detected as not fastened impairing the restraint system

Remedy

Check the relevant seat belt buckles in the affected vehicles and replace if necessary

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Built 2 Jun 2018 – 31 Oct 2018

~15,652 vehicles affected
THE SEATBELT ON THE FRONT LEFT SEAT MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN MOUNTED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION.

R/2020/123 · 17 Jul 2020

17 Jul 2020

Defect

The seatbelt on the front left seat might not have been mounted according to specification

Remedy

Check the routing of the seatbelt on the front left seat on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary. If the webbing is damaged the seatbelt will be replaced.

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Built 18 Sep 2019 – 19 Sep 2019

~2 vehicles affected
THE BONDING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANEL AND THE SLIDING ROOF FRAME MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2019/458 · 4 May 2020

4 May 2020

Defect

The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications

Remedy

Check the glass panel bonding on the affected vehicles and replace the sliding roof if necessary

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Built 24 Mar 2000 – 15 Jul 2010

~18,132 vehicles affected
THE SPOILER ON THE REAR DOOR MAY HAVE BEEN MOUNTED INCORRECTLY

R/2019/326 · 18 Oct 2019

18 Oct 2019

Defect

The spoiler on the rear door might not have been mounted according to specification.

Remedy

Check the mounting of the rear door spoiler on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.

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Built 29 Sep 2016 – 17 Jan 2019

~11,130 vehicles affected
SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

R/2019/304 · 17 Oct 2019

17 Oct 2019

Defect

Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

Remedy

Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace NOx sensor if necessary.

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Built 1 Feb 2013 – 30 Nov 2017

~7,681 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
TO ACHIEVE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES

R/2019/256 · 6 Sep 2019

6 Sep 2019

Defect

Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

Remedy

Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual

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Built 1 Jun 2012 – 30 Nov 2017

~25,647 vehicles affected
THE CRANKSHAFT MAY EXHIBIT SURFACE DAMAGES

R/2019/253 · 6 Sep 2019

6 Sep 2019

Defect

The durability of the crankshaft might be impaired.

Remedy

Replace the engine on affected vehicles.

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Built 1 Feb 2019 – 31 Mar 2019

~35 vehicles affected
AN INTERNAL SENSOR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS

R/2019/043 · 3 May 2019

3 May 2019

Defect

An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit might not have been manufactured according to specifications.

Remedy

The affected vehicles are to have the steering unit replaced.

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Built 1 Jul 2018 – 31 Aug 2018

~32 vehicles affected
SWITCHES IN CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS

R/2019/040 · 2 May 2019

2 May 2019

Defect

The switches in certain seat belt buckles might not have been manufactured according to specifications.

Remedy

The affected seat belt buckles are to be replaced.

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Built 1 Jun 2018 – 31 Oct 2018

~2,570 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
A LOCK NUT MAY BE CRACKED IN THE STEERING GEAR

R/2019/092 · 16 Apr 2019

16 Apr 2019

Defect

A lock nut may be cracked in the steering gear.

Remedy

The electric power steering is to be checked and if necessary replaced.

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Built 1 Dec 2017 – 31 Oct 2018

~6,684 vehicles affected
THE AIR CONDITIONER HOUSING MAY POSSIBLY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

R/2018/308 · 5 Apr 2019

5 Apr 2019

Defect

The airbag control unit may be damaged.

Remedy

Replace the air bag control unit on affected vehicles.

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Built 1 Nov 2015 – 30 Nov 2016

~5,159 vehicles affected
RIGHT SPOILER ON REAR DOOR MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN MOUNTED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

R/2019/100 · 5 Apr 2019

5 Apr 2019

Defect

The right spoiler on the rear door might not have been mounted according to specification.

Remedy

The right side spoiler is to be checked and replaced if necessary.

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Built 1 Jun 2018 – 31 Jul 2018

~202 vehicles affected
A LOCK NUT MAY BE CRACKED IN THE STEERING GEAR

R/2019/089 · 1 Apr 2019

1 Apr 2019

Defect

A lock nut may be cracked in the steering gear.

Remedy

The electric power steering is to be checked and if necessary replaced.

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Built 1 Mar 2015 – 31 Oct 2018

~24 vehicles affected
REAR SPOILER ON REAR END DOOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FITTED TO SPECIFICATION

R/2018/354 · 22 Feb 2019

22 Feb 2019

Defect

The rear spoiler could detach from the vehicle completely.

Remedy

The security of the rear spoiler is checked and made safe if necessary.

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Built 1 Oct 2018 – 31 Oct 2018

~9 vehicles affected
THE LOCK STATUS OF THE STEERING COUPLING WAS NOT CORRECTLY DOCUMENTED

R/2019/004 · 29 Jan 2019

29 Jan 2019

Defect

The lock status of the steering coupling was not correctly documented following assembly.

Remedy

As a precautionary measure on affected vehicles the lock status of the steering coupling will be determined and reworked if necessary.

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Built 1 May 2018 – 31 May 2018

~4 vehicles affected
THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL FEED HOSE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

R/2018/327 · 14 Jan 2019

14 Jan 2019

Defect

Fuel hose might be incorrectly routed with a possibility of chaffing and leakage.

Remedy

Check the routing of the fuel feed hose on affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.

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Built 1 Oct 2015 – 30 Nov 2017

~31,658 vehicles affected
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRESPOND TO THE SPECIFICATIONS

R/2018/296 · 18 Dec 2018

18 Dec 2018

Defect

Incorrect calibration of the front passenger occupant classification system.

Remedy

Replace the seat cushion of the front passenger seat.

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Built 1 Apr 2017 – 30 Jun 2018

~151 vehicles affected
FAULTY ROUTING OF SENSOR HOSE IN FRONT BUMPER MAY IMPAIR THE FUNCTION OF THE ACTIVE HOOD

R/2018/253 · 5 Nov 2018

5 Nov 2018

Defect

The function of the active hood may be impaired.

Remedy

Check the routing of the silicone hose for the active hood and correct if necessary.

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Built 1 Oct 2016 – 31 Jan 2018

~152 vehicles affected
CHILD SEAT ISOFIX MOUNTING SUPPORT MAY BE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION

R/2018/232 · 10 Oct 2018

10 Oct 2018

Defect

ISOFIX mounting support incorrect specification

Remedy

Replace ISOFIX mounting support on affected vehicles

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Built 1 Oct 2017 – 30 Nov 2017

~16 vehicles affected
FAULT IN NAVIGATION SOFTWARE

R/2018/169 · 29 Aug 2018

29 Aug 2018

Defect

There is a fault in the navigation software on certain E-Class (213) Cars that have SD card navigation.

Remedy

Update the software of the navigation system on affected vehicles.

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Built 1 Feb 2017 – 31 Jan 2018

~6 vehicles affected
INCORRECT UNDERFLOOR PANELLING INSTALLED

R/2018/204 · 21 Aug 2018

21 Aug 2018

Defect

Incorrect engine undertray fitted.

Remedy

Check and replace engine undertray on affected vehicles.

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Built 1 Mar 2018 – 31 Mar 2018

~15 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
LASER WELDING BETWEEN BACKREST RAIL AND BACKREST METAL FITTING OF FRONT SEATS MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

R/2018/158 · 14 Aug 2018

14 Aug 2018

Defect

It has been determined that on certain C-Class (205) and E-Class (213) Cars with AMG performance seats the laser welding between the backrest rail and the backrest metal fitting of the driver or passenger seat might not meet the specification. The laser welding between the backrest member and the backrest metal fitting may not withstand the required load values. As a result the fitting may detach from the backrest member. In the case of an accident this could result in a higher occupant load. Due to the delivery scenario the fault can only occur on one side of the seat.

Remedy

As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and check the backrest member and replace if necessary

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Built 1 Aug 2017 – 28 Feb 2018

~46 vehicles affected
RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT SEAT BACKRESTS MAY NOT LOCK INTO PLACE

R/2018/146 · 30 Jul 2018

30 Jul 2018

Defect

The seat backrests on the right side of the front seats in the c-class Coupe/Convertible and E-Class Coupe/Convertible may not fully lock.

Remedy

As a precautionary measure the lock of the seat backrest on affected vehicles will be check for operation. Where necessary the backrest will be replaced.

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Built 1 Aug 2017 – 1 Feb 2018

~21,366 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

R/2018/154 · 9 Jul 2018

9 Jul 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 be checked to ensure there is sufficient grounding of the steering components.

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Built 11 Jun 2011 – 7 Jun 2017

~10,113 vehicles affected
CATALYTIC CONVERTER SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BE INSECURE

R/2018/047 · 21 Feb 2018

21 Feb 2018

Defect

The screws retaining the catalytic converter bracket on the engine bracket may have an incorrect clench. This could lead to vibration and cause the exhaust to crack.

Remedy

On affected vehicles check screws according to manufacturer's procedures..Depending on findings either replace screws or refer to manufacturer for further guidance

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Built 1 Jun 2017 – 31 Jul 2017

~3 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN STEERING ASSEMBLY MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED

R/2018/006 · 2 Feb 2018

2 Feb 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

~84,879 vehicles affected
SEATBELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT OPERATE

R/2017/338 · 9 Jan 2018

9 Jan 2018

Defect

Due to a deviation in the suppliers production process a specific squib batch may not comply with specifications In the event of an accident during which the left or right hand seat belt tensioner in the rear is activated with out squib ignition the belt may not fully restrain the occupant.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace the left and right hand rear seat belts with a correct version.

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Built 1 Aug 2016 – 30 Apr 2017

~2,599 vehicles affected
SEATBELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT OPERATE

R/2017/299 · 21 Nov 2017

21 Nov 2017

Defect

Due to a deviation in the suppliers production process a specific squib batch may not comply with specifications In the event of an accident during which the left hand seat belt tensioner in the rear is activated the belt may not fully retrain the occupant.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace the left rear seat belt with a correct version.

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Built 1 Aug 2016 – 30 Apr 2017

~796 vehicles affected
UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG

R/2000/142 · 8 May 2001

8 May 2001

Defect

Exposure to high humidity conditions may result in corrosion that can cause the drivers front air bag to deploy unintentionally.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and replace air bag.

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Built 1 Sep 1995 – 31 Dec 1996

~7,041 vehicles affected
POTENTIAL LOSS OF PAS OIL

R/2000/088 · 13 Oct 2000

13 Oct 2000

Defect

Insufficient tightening of the power assisted steering damper screw may result in oil leakage. This oil may in extreme circumstances contact the exhaust system with the risk of an under bonnet fire.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and check the torque of the steering damper fastening screw. Replace the damper O ring seals if they are leaking.

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Built 1 Jan 1994 – 31 Dec 1997

~15,047 vehicles affected
HEATER BOOSTER CONCERN

R/2000/147 · 1 Mar 2000

1 Mar 2000

Defect

Electrical heater booster may fail to switch off after the vehicle has been parked. This in extreme cases may lead to an under bonnet fire.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and install a relay and temperature controlled cut out to control the electrical heater booster.

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Built 1 Jan 2000 – 31 Dec 2000

~1,921 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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