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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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  • 08 Nov 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2021/358

    TAKATA AIRBAG MIGHT NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Replace the driver and�passenger airbags.�

    Vehicles affected
    85,613
    OEM ref
    SRPC1933
    Build start
    30 Aug 2004
    Build end
    04 Dec 2013
  • 08 Nov 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/359

    TAKATA AIRBAG MIGHT NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Replace the driver and passenger airbags.

    Vehicles affected
    56
    OEM ref
    SRPC1929
    Build start
    30 Aug 2004
    Build end
    04 Dec 2013
  • 08 Nov 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/358

    TAKATA AIRBAG MIGHT NOT DEPLOY AS SPECIFIED

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Replace the driver and�passenger airbags.�

    Vehicles affected
    85,613
    OEM ref
    SRPC1933
    Build start
    30 Aug 2004
    Build end
    04 Dec 2013
  • 05 Nov 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/340

    A NOZZLE INSIDE THE SUCTION JET PUMP IN THE FUEL TANK MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR FIXED INSIDE THE PUMP ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    A nozzle inside the suction jet pump in the fuel tank might not have been installed or fixed inside the pump according to specifications.

    Remedy

    Conduct a check of the fuel system on the affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank including the suction jet pump if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    88
    OEM ref
    SRPC2146
    Build start
    09 Jun 2021
    Build end
    20 Aug 2021
  • 05 Nov 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2021/340

    A NOZZLE INSIDE THE SUCTION JET PUMP IN THE FUEL TANK MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR FIXED INSIDE THE PUMP ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    A nozzle inside the suction jet pump in the fuel tank might not have been installed or fixed inside the pump according to specifications.

    Remedy

    Conduct a check of the fuel system on the affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank including the suction jet pump if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    88
    OEM ref
    SRPC2146
    Build start
    09 Jun 2021
    Build end
    20 Aug 2021
  • 29 Oct 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2021/292

    SOFTWARE UPDATE TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

    Defect

    Nitrogen oxide emissions may not meet requirements.

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software.

    Vehicles affected
    237
    OEM ref
    SRPC2142
    Build start
    01 Dec 2009
    Build end
    20 Jul 2010
  • 20 Oct 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTERRef R/2021/350

    UPDATE THE SOFTWARE IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT

    Defect

    Mandatory recall requiring the updating of software in the engine control unit with the Euro 5b+ N1 GR.III/N2 emissions standard.

    Remedy

    Update the software in multiple control units depending on vehicle specification and options.�

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    SRV2120
    Build start
    06 Oct 2011
    Build end
    22 Mar 2013
  • 19 Oct 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITORef R/2021/351

    UPDATE THE SOFTWARE IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT

    Defect

    Mandatory recall requiring the updating of software in the engine control unit with the Euro 5b+ N1 GR.III/N2 emissions standard.

    Remedy

    Update the software in multiple control units depending on vehicle specification and options.

    Vehicles affected
    23,179
    OEM ref
    SRX2106
    Build start
    17 Jan 2011
    Build end
    25 Nov 2014
  • 12 Oct 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLBRef R/2021/222

    BOLTING AND FABRIC IN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    A bolting in the passenger airbag module as well as the airbag's fabric might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the passenger airbag module on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC2131
    Build start
    06 Jun 2019
    Build end
    06 Jun 2019
  • 07 Oct 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITORef R/2021/312

    The gear recognition function in the transmission could not function as intended

    Defect

    The gear recognition function in the transmission may not function as intended.

    Remedy

    Update the software responsible for gear recognition on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    2,889
    OEM ref
    SRV2118
    Build start
    10 Oct 2019
    Build end
    26 Mar 2021
  • 06 Oct 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD CITANRef R/2021/254

    THE FUEL LINE COULD CHAFE AGAINST THE AIR CONDITIONING LINE

    Defect

    The fuel line could chafe against the air conditioning line due to an insufficient minimum distance.

    Remedy

    Replace the existing fuel line with a fuel line reinforced with a protective sleeve on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    636
    OEM ref
    SRV2110
    Build start
    05 Feb 2018
    Build end
    28 Mar 2019
  • 04 Oct 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 906Ref R/2021/313

    CHANGES TO SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF THE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM CALIBRATION ARE REQUIRED

    Defect

    Changes to specific aspects of the engine control system calibration are required.

    Remedy

    Depending on vehicle specification and options software updates to multiple control units will be conducted.

    Vehicles affected
    66,177
    OEM ref
    SRV2119
    Build start
    19 Jun 2013
    Build end
    06 Jun 2016
  • 23 Sept 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2021/304

    THE BELT TENSIONER ARM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH BORDERLINE TOLERANCE

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    427
    OEM ref
    SRPC2141
    Build start
    09 Jan 2019
    Build end
    17 Mar 2021
  • 23 Sept 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2021/304

    THE BELT TENSIONER ARM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH BORDERLINE TOLERANCE

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    427
    OEM ref
    SRPC2141
    Build start
    09 Jan 2019
    Build end
    17 Mar 2021
  • 23 Sept 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2021/304

    THE BELT TENSIONER ARM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH BORDERLINE TOLERANCE

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    427
    OEM ref
    SRPC2141
    Build start
    09 Jan 2019
    Build end
    17 Mar 2021
  • 23 Sept 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/304

    THE BELT TENSIONER ARM MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH BORDERLINE TOLERANCE

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    427
    OEM ref
    SRPC2141
    Build start
    09 Jan 2019
    Build end
    17 Mar 2021
  • 20 Sept 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTERRef R/2021/291

    ELECTRICAL CABLES MAY BE IMPROPERLY ROUTED OR MOUNTED WITHIN THE FRONT SWIVEL SEAT FRAMES

    Defect

    Electrical cables may be improperly routed or mounted within the front swivel-seat frames.

    Remedy

    Inspect the installation of the seat wiring harness (left/right) of the front seats and attach the mounting clips to the intended position.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRV2117
    Build start
    28 Nov 2019
    Build end
    28 Nov 2019
  • 20 Sept 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2021/308

    THE COMMUNICATION MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The communication module might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software including a correct configuration of the communication module on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    275
    OEM ref
    SRPC2140
    Build start
    20 Jun 2020
    Build end
    02 Jul 2021
  • 20 Sept 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2021/309

    THE COMMUNICATIONS MODULE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The communication module might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Update the software including a correct configuration of the communication module on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    339
    OEM ref
    SRPC2145
    Build start
    20 Jun 2020
    Build end
    02 Jul 2021
  • 14 Sept 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2021/266

    THE MIDDLE FASTENING OF THE ROOF RAIL COULD COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The middle fastening of the roof rail could come loose.

    Remedy

    Check the roof rail and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    36
    OEM ref
    SRX2103
    Build start
    19 Oct 2020
    Build end
    18 Nov 2020
  • 13 Sept 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SMART FORTWORef R/2021/265

    THE BONDING OF THE WINDSHIELD MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The bonding of the windshield might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the windshield on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    SRS2100
    Build start
    19 Nov 2020
    Build end
    20 Nov 2020
  • 13 Sept 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2021/198

    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
    4,897
    OEM ref
    SRX2102
    Build start
    17 May 2016
    Build end
    01 Jul 2020
  • 09 Sept 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2021/286

    THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR OF THE SIDE CRASH SENSORS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    129
    OEM ref
    SRPC2138
    Build start
    04 Aug 2020
    Build end
    03 Sept 2020
  • 09 Sept 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2021/286

    THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR OF THE SIDE CRASH SENSORS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    129
    OEM ref
    SRPC2138
    Build start
    04 Aug 2020
    Build end
    03 Sept 2020
  • 09 Sept 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD EQCRef R/2021/286

    THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR OF THE SIDE CRASH SENSORS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    129
    OEM ref
    SRPC2138
    Build start
    04 Aug 2020
    Build end
    03 Sept 2020

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