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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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  • 04 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2020/339

    THE OIL LEVEL IN THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MIGHT NOOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    72
    OEM ref
    SRPC2042
    Build start
    01 Nov 2018
    Build end
    17 Feb 2020
  • 04 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLBRef R/2020/339

    THE OIL LEVEL IN THE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION MIGHT NOOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    72
    OEM ref
    SRPC2042
    Build start
    01 Nov 2018
    Build end
    17 Feb 2020
  • 02 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2020/332

    THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE CONTROL UNIT BOX MIGHT NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    70
    OEM ref
    SRPC2041
    Build start
    20 May 2019
    Build end
    18 Jun 2019
  • 02 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE/GLSRef R/2020/334

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

    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

    Vehicles affected
    2,377
    OEM ref
    SRPC2036
    Build start
    15 Jan 2018
    Build end
    29 Feb 2020
  • 02 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2020/334

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

    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

    Vehicles affected
    2,377
    OEM ref
    SRPC2036
    Build start
    15 Jan 2018
    Build end
    29 Feb 2020
  • 02 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLARef R/2020/332

    THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE CONTROL UNIT BOX MIGHT NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    70
    OEM ref
    SRPC2041
    Build start
    20 May 2019
    Build end
    18 Jun 2019
  • 02 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD EQCRef R/2020/333

    THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE STEERING CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The wiring harness of the steering control unit might not have been manufactured according to specification.

    Remedy

    Check the wiring harness of the steering control unit on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,029
    OEM ref
    SRPC2038
    Build start
    12 Dec 2019
    Build end
    18 Mar 2020
  • 02 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2020/334

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

    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

    Vehicles affected
    2,377
    OEM ref
    SRPC2036
    Build start
    15 Jan 2018
    Build end
    29 Feb 2020
  • 02 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2020/334

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

    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

    Vehicles affected
    2,377
    OEM ref
    SRPC2036
    Build start
    15 Jan 2018
    Build end
    29 Feb 2020
  • 02 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2020/333

    THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE STEERING CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The wiring harness of the steering control unit might not have been manufactured according to specification.

    Remedy

    Check the wiring harness of the steering control unit on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,029
    OEM ref
    SRPC2038
    Build start
    12 Dec 2019
    Build end
    18 Mar 2020
  • 02 Dec 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2020/333

    THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE STEERING CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The wiring harness of the steering control unit might not have been manufactured according to specification.

    Remedy

    Check the wiring harness of the steering control unit on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    3,029
    OEM ref
    SRPC2038
    Build start
    12 Dec 2019
    Build end
    18 Mar 2020
  • 30 Nov 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2020/325

    THE MIDDLE SEATBELT BUCKLE COULD BE PUSHED UNDER THE SEAT CUSHION IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHILST BUCKLING UP

    Defect

    The middle seatbelt buckle could be pushed under the seat cushion in certain circumstances while buckling up

    Remedy

    Adjust the positioning of the double buckle on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    2,595
    OEM ref
    SRPC2040
    Build start
    18 Oct 2018
    Build end
    24 Jul 2020
  • 13 Nov 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2020/286

    THE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The headlight adjustment might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Check the headlight adjustment on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    160
    OEM ref
    SRPC2037
    Build start
    14 Jun 2018
    Build end
    07 Mar 2019
  • 13 Nov 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2020/285

    SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    383
    OEM ref
    SRPC2035
    Build start
    26 May 2009
    Build end
    02 May 2011
  • 30 Oct 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS INTOURORef R/2020/228

    THE BALL TYPE TOW-BAR MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FATIGUE STRENGTH

    Defect

    It may be possible that the ball type tow-bar does not meet the requirements of the fatigue strength.

    Remedy

    Change of the ball type tow-bar of the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    19
    OEM ref
    31.60M20109A
    Build start
    08 Mar 2019
    Build end
    10 Jun 2020
  • 30 Oct 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS TOURISMORef R/2020/228

    THE BALL TYPE TOW-BAR MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FATIGUE STRENGTH

    Defect

    It may be possible that the ball type tow-bar does not meet the requirements of the fatigue strength.

    Remedy

    Change of the ball type tow-bar of the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    19
    OEM ref
    31.60M20109A
    Build start
    08 Mar 2019
    Build end
    10 Jun 2020
  • 30 Oct 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS SETRARef R/2020/228

    THE BALL TYPE TOW-BAR MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FATIGUE STRENGTH

    Defect

    It may be possible that the ball type tow-bar does not meet the requirements of the fatigue strength.

    Remedy

    Change of the ball type tow-bar of the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    19
    OEM ref
    31.60M20109A
    Build start
    08 Mar 2019
    Build end
    10 Jun 2020
  • 30 Oct 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARORef R/2020/228

    THE BALL TYPE TOW-BAR MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FATIGUE STRENGTH

    Defect

    It may be possible that the ball type tow-bar does not meet the requirements of the fatigue strength.

    Remedy

    Change of the ball type tow-bar of the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    19
    OEM ref
    31.60M20109A
    Build start
    08 Mar 2019
    Build end
    10 Jun 2020
  • 27 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2020/277

    AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT INSIDE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Replace the engine control unit on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    SRPC2033
    Build start
    11 Dec 2019
    Build end
    09 Jan 2020
  • 27 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B CLASSRef R/2020/277

    AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT INSIDE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Replace the engine control unit on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    SRPC2033
    Build start
    11 Dec 2019
    Build end
    09 Jan 2020
  • 27 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2020/277

    AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT INSIDE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Replace the engine control unit on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    SRPC2033
    Build start
    11 Dec 2019
    Build end
    09 Jan 2020
  • 27 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLARef R/2020/277

    AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT INSIDE THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Replace the engine control unit on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    37
    OEM ref
    SRPC2033
    Build start
    11 Dec 2019
    Build end
    09 Jan 2020
  • 21 Oct 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLBRef R/2020/274

    THE ADJUSTABLE SECOND SEAT ROW MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The second seat row might not be correctly engaged in the seat rail on one side.

    Remedy

    Check the installation of the second seat row on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC2034
    Build start
    31 Jul 2019
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019
  • 19 Oct 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS TOURISMORef R/2020/227

    THE PLATE WHICH IS INSTALLED BETWEEN THE SPRING CARRIER AND THE PLASTIC ROLLER PISTON CAN DEFORM OR MAY BE MISSING

    Defect

    The plate which is installed between the spring carrier and the plastic roller piston can deform or may be missing

    Remedy

    Installation of a 4mm plate and replacement of the mounting bolt.

    Vehicles affected
    191
    OEM ref
    32.00U20110A
    Build start
    08 Jun 2019
    Build end
    16 Jul 2020
  • 19 Oct 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS INTOURORef R/2020/227

    THE PLATE WHICH IS INSTALLED BETWEEN THE SPRING CARRIER AND THE PLASTIC ROLLER PISTON CAN DEFORM OR MAY BE MISSING

    Defect

    The plate which is installed between the spring carrier and the plastic roller piston can deform or may be missing

    Remedy

    Installation of a 4mm plate and replacement of the mounting bolt.

    Vehicles affected
    191
    OEM ref
    32.00U20110A
    Build start
    08 Jun 2019
    Build end
    16 Jul 2020

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