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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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  • 27 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/241

    DIODES ON THE RECTIFIER BRIDGE OF THE ALTERNATOR MIGHT FAIL

    Defect

    Diodes on the rectifier bridge of the alternator might fail.

    Remedy

    Update the engine control unit software with an optimised alternator control strategy on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    18,050
    OEM ref
    SRPC2044
    Build start
    20 Mar 2014
    Build end
    28 Feb 2018
  • 21 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B CLASS(242)Ref R/2021/202

    A BORE IN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    A bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the steering shaft on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    13,707
    OEM ref
    SRPC2119
    Build start
    30 Nov 2016
    Build end
    28 Feb 2017
  • 21 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B CLASS (246)Ref R/2021/202

    A BORE IN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    A bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the steering shaft on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    13,707
    OEM ref
    SRPC2119
    Build start
    30 Nov 2016
    Build end
    28 Feb 2017
  • 21 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLA(117)Ref R/2021/202

    A BORE IN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    A bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the steering shaft on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    13,707
    OEM ref
    SRPC2119
    Build start
    30 Nov 2016
    Build end
    28 Feb 2017
  • 21 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD EQCRef R/2021/264

    THE CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY HOUSING MAY NOT BE ENSURED OVER LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE

    Defect

    The corrosion protection of the high-voltage battery housing in the area of the connections may not be ensured over the lifetime of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Rework the sealing of the high-voltage battery on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    42
    OEM ref
    SRPC2134
    Build start
    27 May 2019
    Build end
    01 Oct 2019
  • 21 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLARef R/2021/202

    A BORE IN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    A bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the steering shaft on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    13,707
    OEM ref
    SRPC2119
    Build start
    30 Nov 2016
    Build end
    28 Feb 2017
  • 21 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASS(176)Ref R/2021/202

    A BORE IN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    A bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the steering shaft on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    13,707
    OEM ref
    SRPC2119
    Build start
    30 Nov 2016
    Build end
    28 Feb 2017
  • 20 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLERef R/2021/223

    THE FIXATION OF THE REAR HEADRESTS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The fixation of the rear headrests might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the guide sleeves on the rear seats of the potentially affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    320
    OEM ref
    SRPC2132
    Build start
    29 Jan 2021
    Build end
    22 Mar 2021
  • 20 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASS CONVERTIBLERef R/2021/223

    THE FIXATION OF THE REAR HEADRESTS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The fixation of the rear headrests might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the guide sleeves on the rear seats of the potentially affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    320
    OEM ref
    SRPC2132
    Build start
    29 Jan 2021
    Build end
    22 Mar 2021
  • 16 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/249

    THE BOLTING OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY TO THE VEHICLE BODY IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The bolting of the high-voltage battery to the vehicle body in the luggage compartment might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the bolting of the high-voltage battery to the vehicle body on the affected vehicles and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    5
    OEM ref
    SRPC2133
    Build start
    11 Dec 2020
    Build end
    19 Dec 2020
  • 15 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLA(118)Ref R/2021/246

    THE BOLTING OF A SIDE CRASH SENSOR MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The bolting of a side crash sensor may not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the bolting of the side crash sensor on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    19
    OEM ref
    SRPC2135
    Build start
    01 Apr 2019
    Build end
    09 May 2019
  • 15 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASS (177)Ref R/2021/246

    THE BOLTING OF A SIDE CRASH SENSOR MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The bolting of a side crash sensor may not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Check the bolting of the side crash sensor on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    19
    OEM ref
    SRPC2135
    Build start
    01 Apr 2019
    Build end
    09 May 2019
  • 06 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2021/193

    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
    3,063
    OEM ref
    SRX2100
    Build start
    31 Aug 2016
    Build end
    30 Jun 2020
  • 01 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD CITANRef R/2021/186

    ON SOME VEHICLES WITH A REAR-VIEW CAMERA THE TAILGATE MAY BE UNLOCKED INDEPENDENTLY / AUTOMATICALLY

    Defect

    On some vehicles with a rear-view camera the tailgate may be unlocked independently/automatically.

    Remedy

    Seal the duct for the electrical wiring harness of reversing camera on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    SRV2112
    Build start
    24 Oct 2015
    Build end
    02 Mar 2018
  • 01 Jul 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITORef R/2021/244

    THE MIDDLE FASTENING OF THE ROOF RAIL COULD COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The middle fastening of the roof rail could come loose.

    Remedy

    Carry out a check of the roof rail and replace if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    SRX2103
    Build start
    19 Oct 2020
    Build end
    18 Nov 2020
  • 25 Jun 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD eSPRINTERRef R/2021/187

    ON CERTAIN FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADDITIONAL TRACTION BATTERY THE ATTACHMENT BOLTS ON THE FRAME OF THIS HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY COULD BE LOOSE

    Defect

    On certain front-wheel-drive vehicles equipped with an additional traction battery the attachment bolts on the frame of this high voltage battery could be loose.

    Remedy

    Tighten the screwing of the high voltage battery module on the affected vehicles according to the respective specification.

    Vehicles affected
    507
    OEM ref
    SRV2111
    Build start
    19 Mar 2020
    Build end
    08 Sept 2020
  • 21 Jun 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE/GLS(167)Ref R/2021/165

    THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN HOSES MIGHT BE INCORRECTLY FITTED IN THE VEHICLE

    Defect

    The air conditioning drain hoses might be incorrectly fitted in the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Conduct a check of the air conditioning drain hoses and correct their installation if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    1,258
    OEM ref
    SRPC2129
    Build start
    23 Nov 2018
    Build end
    03 Jun 2020
  • 11 Jun 2021MERCEDES BENZ BUS SPRINTER MINIBUSRef R/2021/215

    THE LOCK WASHER OF THE PIN JOINING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE BEARING PEDESTAL COULD COME LOOSE

    Defect

    The lock washer of the pin joining the brake pedal to the bearing pedestal could come loose.

    Remedy

    Provide additional securement of the bearing pedestal to the brake pedal by means of fitting an additional retaining ring.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    TI 29.10X21159A
    Build start
    08 Jul 2019
    Build end
    21 Aug 2019
  • 08 Jun 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITORef R/2021/191

    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
    42,820
    OEM ref
    SRX2102
    Build start
    22 Mar 2018
    Build end
    09 Dec 2020
  • 08 Jun 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTERRef R/2021/190

    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
    27,214
    OEM ref
    SRX2100
    Build start
    28 Mar 2018
    Build end
    10 Nov 2020
  • 08 Jun 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITORef R/2021/190

    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
    27,214
    OEM ref
    SRX2100
    Build start
    28 Mar 2018
    Build end
    10 Nov 2020
  • 08 Jun 2021MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTERRef R/2021/191

    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
    42,820
    OEM ref
    SRX2102
    Build start
    22 Mar 2018
    Build end
    09 Dec 2020
  • 02 Jun 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASS COUPE/CONVERTIBLERef R/2021/150

    THE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE OF THE PARKING CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Replace the parking control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    SRPC2118
    Build start
    28 Jan 2020
    Build end
    06 Jul 2020
  • 02 Jun 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2021/150

    THE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE OF THE PARKING CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Replace the parking control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    SRPC2118
    Build start
    28 Jan 2020
    Build end
    06 Jul 2020
  • 28 May 2021MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2021/145

    THE BONDING BETWEEN THE GLASS PANEL AND THE SLIDING ROOF FRAME MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    310
    OEM ref
    SRPC2109
    Build start
    12 Dec 2005
    Build end
    14 Sept 2006

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