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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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  • 18 Oct 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLKRef R/2019/307

    SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace N0x sensor if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    12,315
    OEM ref
    SRPC1935
    Build start
    01 Aug 2011
    Build end
    31 May 2018
  • 18 Oct 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/307

    SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace N0x sensor if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    12,315
    OEM ref
    SRPC1935
    Build start
    01 Aug 2011
    Build end
    31 May 2018
  • 18 Oct 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2019/326

    THE SPOILER ON THE REAR DOOR MAY HAVE BEEN MOUNTED INCORRECTLY

    Defect

    The spoiler on the rear door might not have been mounted according to specification.

    Remedy

    Check the mounting of the rear door spoiler on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    11,130
    OEM ref
    SRPC1940
    Build start
    29 Sept 2016
    Build end
    17 Jan 2019
  • 17 Oct 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE COUPERef R/2019/304

    SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace NOx sensor if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    7,681
    OEM ref
    SRPC1934
    Build start
    01 Feb 2013
    Build end
    30 Nov 2017
  • 17 Oct 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2019/282

    THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL CARRIER MIGHT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUTSIDE SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The rear right wheel carrier might have been manufactured outside specification.

    Remedy

    Check the rear right wheel carrier on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    246
    OEM ref
    SRPC1936
    Build start
    01 Apr 2019
    Build end
    30 Apr 2019
  • 17 Oct 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLSRef R/2019/304

    SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace NOx sensor if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    7,681
    OEM ref
    SRPC1934
    Build start
    01 Feb 2013
    Build end
    30 Nov 2017
  • 17 Oct 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/304

    SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace NOx sensor if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    7,681
    OEM ref
    SRPC1934
    Build start
    01 Apr 2019
    Build end
    30 Jun 2019
  • 17 Oct 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2019/304

    SOFTWARE UPDATE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE EMISSIONS

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    Update the diesel engine control unit software and add a supplementary booklet for the operator's manual. Check and replace NOx sensor if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    7,681
    OEM ref
    SRPC1934
    Build start
    01 Feb 2013
    Build end
    30 Nov 2017
  • 11 Oct 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/277

    THE WELDING BETWEEN FUEL FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The welding between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the fuel tank on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    SRPC1924
    Build start
    01 Apr 2019
    Build end
    30 Jun 2019
  • 20 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER (VS30)Ref R/2019/292

    IF THE ROTARY LIGHT IS SWITCHED TO A DIFFERENT POSITION VERY QUICKLY THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE REAR LAMPS MAY BE REDUCED SIGNIFICANTLY.

    Defect

    A malfunction of the rear lamps may occur

    Remedy

    The signal and actuation module will be re-coded on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    6,467
    OEM ref
    SRV1911
    Build start
    11 Feb 2019
    Build end
    03 Jul 2019
  • 19 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2019/255

    BOLTED CONNECTIONS ON FRONT SWIVEL SEATS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED

    Defect

    Possible improperly bolted swivel seat console

    Remedy

    Check and if necessary replace the swivelling console

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    SRX1903
    Build start
    23 Jan 2019
    Build end
    12 Apr 2019
  • 18 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLBRef R/2019/269

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    294
    OEM ref
    SRPC1926
    Build start
    01 Feb 2017
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019
  • 18 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/269

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    294
    OEM ref
    SRPC1926
    Build start
    01 Feb 2017
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019
  • 18 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD AMG GTRef R/2019/269

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    294
    OEM ref
    SRPC1926
    Build start
    01 Feb 2017
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019
  • 18 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B CLASSRef R/2019/269

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    294
    OEM ref
    SRPC1926
    Build start
    01 Feb 2017
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019
  • 18 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASS (177)Ref R/2019/293

    THE PROTECTIVE TINPLATE UNDERNEATH THE SPARE WHEEL RECESS MIGHT TEAR IN THE OUTER AREAS.

    Defect

    The protective tinplate underneath the spare wheel recess might tear

    Remedy

    Replace the protectuve tinplate on the affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    326
    OEM ref
    SRPC1930
    Build start
    01 Jan 2018
    Build end
    31 Jul 2018
  • 18 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/269

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    294
    OEM ref
    SRPC1926
    Build start
    01 Feb 2017
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019
  • 18 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLSRef R/2019/269

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    294
    OEM ref
    SRPC1926
    Build start
    01 Feb 2017
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019
  • 18 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2019/269

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    294
    OEM ref
    SRPC1926
    Build start
    01 Feb 2017
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019
  • 18 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2019/269

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    294
    OEM ref
    SRPC1926
    Build start
    01 Feb 2017
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019
  • 18 Sept 2019MERCEDES BENZ BUS CITARORef R/2019/075

    POSSIBLE CORROSION OF PINS IN DRIVER'S CABIN DOOR WIRING JUNCTION

    Defect

    Drivers cabin door may not open due to corrosion in the wiring junction.

    Remedy

    Retrofit a suitable cover above the star wiring junction to prevent liquid ingress.

    Vehicles affected
    78
    OEM ref
    TI182.00M19032A
    Build start
    01 Nov 2016
    Build end
    01 Jan 2019
  • 18 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2019/269

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    294
    OEM ref
    SRPC1926
    Build start
    01 Feb 2017
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019
  • 18 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLARef R/2019/269

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE RADAR CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    ; The software of the radar control unit might not meet the specification

    Remedy

    Update the software of the radar sensor control unit on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    294
    OEM ref
    SRPC1926
    Build start
    01 Feb 2017
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019
  • 10 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2019/221

    AIR CONDITION SYSTEM REFRIDGERANT DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air condition system does not meet legal requirements.

    Remedy

    The air conditioning system to be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant (R1234yf).

    Vehicles affected
    7,516
    OEM ref
    SRPC1916
    Build start
    01 Nov 2012
    Build end
    31 Oct 2013
  • 10 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B CLASSRef R/2019/221

    AIR CONDITION SYSTEM REFRIDGERANT DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The refrigerant used in the air condition system does not meet legal requirements.

    Remedy

    The air conditioning system to be adapted for the usage of the new refrigerant (R1234yf).

    Vehicles affected
    7,516
    OEM ref
    SRPC1916
    Build start
    01 Nov 2012
    Build end
    31 Oct 2013

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