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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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  • 25 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2020/225

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

    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

    Vehicles affected
    124
    OEM ref
    SRPC2022
    Build start
    07 Jun 2018
    Build end
    13 Mar 2020
  • 25 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2020/225

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

    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

    Vehicles affected
    124
    OEM ref
    SRPC2022
    Build start
    07 Jun 2018
    Build end
    13 Mar 2020
  • 21 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2020/197

    THE LEFT REAR SEAT BACKREST LOCK MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The left rear seat backrest lock might not meet the specifications

    Remedy

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

    Vehicles affected
    1,179
    OEM ref
    SRPC2019
    Build start
    24 Jan 2020
    Build end
    09 Mar 2020
  • 21 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2020/197

    THE LEFT REAR SEAT BACKREST LOCK MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The left rear seat backrest lock might not meet the specifications

    Remedy

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

    Vehicles affected
    1,179
    OEM ref
    SRPC2019
    Build start
    24 Jan 2020
    Build end
    09 Mar 2020
  • 21 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD AMG GT COUPERef R/2020/197

    THE LEFT REAR SEAT BACKREST LOCK MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The left rear seat backrest lock might not meet the specifications

    Remedy

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

    Vehicles affected
    1,179
    OEM ref
    SRPC2019
    Build start
    24 Jan 2020
    Build end
    09 Mar 2020
  • 21 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2020/197

    THE LEFT REAR SEAT BACKREST LOCK MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The left rear seat backrest lock might not meet the specifications

    Remedy

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

    Vehicles affected
    1,179
    OEM ref
    SRPC2019
    Build start
    24 Jan 2020
    Build end
    09 Mar 2020
  • 21 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD EQCRef R/2020/197

    THE LEFT REAR SEAT BACKREST LOCK MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The left rear seat backrest lock might not meet the specifications

    Remedy

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

    Vehicles affected
    1,179
    OEM ref
    SRPC2019
    Build start
    24 Jan 2020
    Build end
    09 Mar 2020
  • 14 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTERRef R/2020/167

    INCORRECTLY IMPLEMENTED THREADED CONNECTION OF THE PROPELLER SHAFT INTERMEDIATE BEARINGS AT THE UNDERBODY

    Defect

    The threaded connection of the propeller shaft intermediate bearings at the underbody has not been verifiably documented in certain Sprinter vehicles.

    Remedy

    Renew the screws of the propeller shaft intermediate bearing and tighten them with the specified torque in the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    SRV2009
    Build start
    25 Nov 2019
    Build end
    02 Dec 2019
  • 14 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITO BM447Ref R/2020/218

    THE THREADED CONNECTIONS OF THE LEFT SEAT BASES WITH THE FLOOR MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    Two threaded connections that connect the left seat bases with the floor of the vehicle's body shell may not have been installed with the required tightening torque.

    Remedy

    Check the potentially affected threaded connections on the affected vehicles and ensure that they have been tightened to the specified torque.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    SRX2005
    Build start
    18 Feb 2020
    Build end
    19 Feb 2020
  • 14 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITO BM447Ref R/2020/204

    ENGINE CONTROL UNIT SOFTWARE NEEDS UPDATING

    Defect

    Emission control levels may not meet specification

    Remedy

    The software in multiple control units will be updated.

    Vehicles affected
    7,794
    OEM ref
    SRX2004
    Build start
    05 Dec 2014
    Build end
    03 Jun 2019
  • 14 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITO BM447Ref R/2020/230

    SPECIFIC ASPECTS OF THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    Specific aspects of the calibration of the engine control system may not be to specification.

    Remedy

    Update the software in the engine control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    941
    OEM ref
    SRX2006
    Build start
    24 Nov 2014
    Build end
    02 Oct 2018
  • 03 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLSRef R/2019/372

    CERTAIN FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

    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

    Vehicles affected
    15,652
    OEM ref
    SRPC1954
    Build start
    02 Jun 2018
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 03 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2019/372

    CERTAIN FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

    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

    Vehicles affected
    15,652
    OEM ref
    SRPC1954
    Build start
    02 Jun 2018
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 03 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/372

    CERTAIN FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

    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

    Vehicles affected
    15,652
    OEM ref
    SRPC1954
    Build start
    02 Jun 2018
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 03 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD G CLASSRef R/2020/199

    THE CONTROL UNIT OF THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING MODULE MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The control unit of the differential locking module might not meet the specification.

    Remedy

    Check the differential locking modules on the affected vehicles and exchange them if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    904
    OEM ref
    SRPC2007
    Build start
    09 May 2018
    Build end
    05 Sept 2019
  • 03 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD G CLASSRef R/2020/161

    THE EMBOSSED LOCK SYMBOL AT THE OPERATING LEVER OF THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK AT THE REAR DOORS MAY INDICATE WRONG LOCKING STATUS

    Defect

    The embossed lock symbol at the operating lever of the child safety lock at the rear doors might indicate the wrong locking status.

    Remedy

    Cover the incorrectly embossed lock symbol in the rear doors with the correct labelling.

    Vehicles affected
    910
    OEM ref
    SRPC2018
    Build start
    09 May 2018
    Build end
    05 Sept 2019
  • 03 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD G CLASSRef R/2019/390

    THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE FRONT DOORS MAY NOT BE ROUTED APPROPRIATELY

    Defect

    The wiring harness for the front doors might not be routed appropriately.

    Remedy

    Modify the route of the harness or replace it in case of damage.

    Vehicles affected
    220
    OEM ref
    SRPC1956
    Build start
    09 May 2018
    Build end
    26 Nov 2018
  • 03 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2019/372

    CERTAIN FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

    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

    Vehicles affected
    15,652
    OEM ref
    SRPC1954
    Build start
    02 Jun 2018
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 03 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2020/048

    THE ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL OF THE OIL FEED LINE TO THE TURBOCHARGERS MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    434
    OEM ref
    SRPC2008
    Build start
    09 May 2018
    Build end
    09 May 2019
  • 03 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD G CLASSRef R/2019/372

    CERTAIN FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

    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

    Vehicles affected
    15,652
    OEM ref
    SRPC1954
    Build start
    02 Jun 2018
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 03 Aug 2020MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD AMG GTRef R/2019/372

    CERTAIN FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION

    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

    Vehicles affected
    15,652
    OEM ref
    SRPC1954
    Build start
    02 Jun 2018
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 23 Jul 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS O530Ref R/2020/215

    THE SUSPENSION ROLLER PISTON MAY DETACH FROM THE AXLE

    Defect

    It may be possible that the suspension roller piston detaches from the axle.

    Remedy

    The screw connection of the roller piston on all axles has to be retightened to the torque of 92Nm.

    Vehicles affected
    83
    OEM ref
    32.00M20102A
    Build start
    11 Jan 2016
    Build end
    30 Jan 2019
  • 23 Jul 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS CAPACITYRef R/2020/215

    THE SUSPENSION ROLLER PISTON MAY DETACH FROM THE AXLE

    Defect

    It may be possible that the suspension roller piston detaches from the axle.

    Remedy

    The screw connection of the roller piston on all axles has to be retightened to the torque of 92Nm.

    Vehicles affected
    83
    OEM ref
    32.00M20102A
    Build start
    11 Jan 2016
    Build end
    30 Jan 2019
  • 23 Jul 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARO NGTRef R/2020/215

    THE SUSPENSION ROLLER PISTON MAY DETACH FROM THE AXLE

    Defect

    It may be possible that the suspension roller piston detaches from the axle.

    Remedy

    The screw connection of the roller piston on all axles has to be retightened to the torque of 92Nm.

    Vehicles affected
    83
    OEM ref
    32.00M20102A
    Build start
    11 Jan 2016
    Build end
    30 Jan 2019
  • 23 Jul 2020MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARORef R/2020/215

    THE SUSPENSION ROLLER PISTON MAY DETACH FROM THE AXLE

    Defect

    It may be possible that the suspension roller piston detaches from the axle.

    Remedy

    The screw connection of the roller piston on all axles has to be retightened to the torque of 92Nm.

    Vehicles affected
    83
    OEM ref
    32.00M20102A
    Build start
    11 Jan 2016
    Build end
    30 Jan 2019

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