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The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.

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  • 23 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2022/116

    INDIVIDUAL BOLTS OR CHAIN LINKS OF THE CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN MIGHT WEAR

    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

    Vehicles affected
    714
    OEM ref
    SRPC2215 / 0591016
    Build start
    18 Feb 2016
    Build end
    10 Oct 2018
  • 23 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/116

    INDIVIDUAL BOLTS OR CHAIN LINKS OF THE CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN MIGHT WEAR

    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

    Vehicles affected
    714
    OEM ref
    SRPC2215 / 0591016
    Build start
    20 Feb 2019
    Build end
    20 Feb 2019
  • 16 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD EQSRef R/2022/114

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

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    423
    OEM ref
    SRPC2216
    Build start
    28 Feb 2020
    Build end
    25 Jan 2022
  • 16 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2022/114

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

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    423
    OEM ref
    SRPC2216
    Build start
    28 Feb 2020
    Build end
    25 Jan 2022
  • 16 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2022/114

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

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    423
    OEM ref
    SRPC2216
    Build start
    28 Feb 2020
    Build end
    25 Jan 2022
  • 16 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD AMG GT 4 DOOR COUPERef R/2022/114

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

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    423
    OEM ref
    SRPC2216
    Build start
    28 Feb 2020
    Build end
    25 Jan 2022
  • 16 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLERef R/2022/114

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

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    423
    OEM ref
    SRPC2216
    Build start
    28 Feb 2020
    Build end
    25 Jan 2022
  • 16 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD EQERef R/2022/150

    THE STEERING OF CERTAIN EQE (295 PLATFORM) VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS

    Defect

    The steering of certain EQE (295 platform) vehicles may have been damaged during the assembly process.

    Remedy

    Replace the steering on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    SRPC2226
    Build start
    10 Mar 2022
    Build end
    30 Mar 2022
  • 16 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SLRef R/2022/114

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

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    423
    OEM ref
    SRPC2216
    Build start
    26 Feb 2020
    Build end
    25 Jan 2022
  • 16 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/117

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE REAR SIGNAL ACQUISITION AND ACTUATION MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The software of the rear signal acquisition and actuation module might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the signal acquisition and actuation module on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    605
    OEM ref
    SRPC2212
    Build start
    20 Jun 2020
    Build end
    13 Jan 2022
  • 16 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2022/117

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE REAR SIGNAL ACQUISITION AND ACTUATION MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The software of the rear signal acquisition and actuation module might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the signal acquisition and actuation module on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    605
    OEM ref
    SRPC2212
    Build start
    20 Jun 2020
    Build end
    13 Jan 2022
  • 13 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASS COUPERef R/2022/110

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE HEADLAMPS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

    Defect

    The software of the headlamps might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected headlamp control units on the vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    SRPC2213
    Build start
    21 Feb 2020
    Build end
    18 Dec 2020
  • 13 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD G CLASSRef R/2022/113

    ONE OR MORE CONTROL UNIT VEHICLE CONFIGURATIONS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    Vehicles configurations were written into one or more control units that might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the configuration of the affected control units on the vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    SRPC2214
    Build start
    18 Sept 2008
    Build end
    21 Jun 2012
  • 13 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/113

    ONE OR MORE CONTROL UNIT VEHICLE CONFIGURATIONS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    Vehicles configurations were written into one or more control units that might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the configuration of the affected control units on the vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    SRPC2214
    Build start
    18 Sept 2008
    Build end
    21 Jun 2012
  • 13 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASS CONVERTIBLERef R/2022/110

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE HEADLAMPS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

    Defect

    The software of the headlamps might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected headlamp control units on the vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    SRPC2213
    Build start
    21 Feb 2020
    Build end
    18 Dec 2020
  • 13 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2022/110

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE HEADLAMPS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.

    Defect

    The software of the headlamps might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the affected headlamp control units on the vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    SRPC2213
    Build start
    21 Feb 2020
    Build end
    18 Dec 2020
  • 12 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2022/005

    THE COOLANT PUMP MIGHT HAVE A LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE VACUUM SYSTEM AND THE COOLANT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    On certain vehicles with an OM654 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.

    Vehicles affected
    1,800
    OEM ref
    SRX2203
    Build start
    18 Jan 2019
    Build end
    06 Nov 2021
  • 10 May 2022MERCEDES BENZ BUS eCITARORef R/2021/432

    CRACKS CAN OCCUR ON THE REAR SPOILER CARRIERS AND RADIATOR FLAPS

    Defect

    Due to a weak supporting structure for the roof attachments cracks can occur on the rear spoiler carriers and the radiator flaps.

    Remedy

    The components of the supporting structure for the rear spoiler carrier and radiator flap will be replaced by a reinforced version.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    65.10M21165A
    Build start
    01 Mar 2019
    Build end
    30 Nov 2021
  • 09 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2022/118

    THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    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 on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    79
    OEM ref
    SRX2107
    Build start
    17 May 2016
    Build end
    30 Sept 2020
  • 03 May 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2022/093

    A COMPONENT ON THE ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT COULD BE DAMAGED OR DISPLACED

    Defect

    On certain vehicles with the highline version of the airbag control unit a component on the electronic circuit board of the airbag control unit could be damaged or displaced.

    Remedy

    Replace the airbag control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    SRX2104
    Build start
    08 Jun 2021
    Build end
    26 Jul 2021
  • 29 Apr 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2022/095

    THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN BOLTED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The airbag control unit might not have been bolted according to specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the bolting of the airbag control unit on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    62
    OEM ref
    SRPC2210
    Build start
    06 Jul 2020
    Build end
    13 Feb 2021
  • 28 Apr 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD EQSRef R/2022/077

    SOME ENGINE AND BODY GROUND CONNECTIONS MAY NOT BE SECURED TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    Some Engine and Body ground connections may not be secured to specification.

    Remedy

    Check the ground connections and if necessary tighten them according to specifications.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    SRPC2209
    Build start
    10 Sept 2021
    Build end
    16 Dec 2021
  • 27 Apr 2022MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2022/103

    CRANKSHAFT MIGHT NOT MEET REQUIRED SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    On certain vehicles with an OM654 classic diesel engine the crankshaft might not correspond with the required specification

    Remedy

    As a precautionary measure the engines will be replaced on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    SRV2209
    Build start
    18 Aug 2020
    Build end
    21 Aug 2020
  • 25 Apr 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2022/112

    THE OVERHEAD CONTROL PANEL MIGHT BE DEACTIVATED PERMANENTLY DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR

    Defect

    The overhead control panel under certain circumstances might be deactivated permanently due to a software error.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the overhead control panel.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    SRPC2217
    Build start
    25 Feb 2021
    Build end
    09 Aug 2021
  • 25 Apr 2022MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2022/112

    THE OVERHEAD CONTROL PANEL MIGHT BE DEACTIVATED PERMANENTLY DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR

    Defect

    The overhead control panel under certain circumstances might be deactivated permanently due to a software error.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the overhead control panel.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    SRPC2217
    Build start
    25 Feb 2021
    Build end
    09 Aug 2021

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