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UK vehicle safety recall archive

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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  • 06 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2019/253

    THE CRANKSHAFT MAY EXHIBIT SURFACE DAMAGES

    Defect

    The durability of the crankshaft might be impaired.

    Remedy

    Replace the engine on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    35
    OEM ref
    SRPC1920
    Build start
    01 Feb 2019
    Build end
    31 Mar 2019
  • 06 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLSRef R/2019/256

    TO ACHIEVE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES

    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

    Vehicles affected
    25,647
    OEM ref
    SRPC1921
    Build start
    01 Jun 2012
    Build end
    30 Nov 2017
  • 06 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/256

    TO ACHIEVE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES

    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

    Vehicles affected
    25,647
    OEM ref
    SRPC1921
    Build start
    01 Jun 2012
    Build end
    30 Nov 2017
  • 06 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2019/256

    TO ACHIEVE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES

    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

    Vehicles affected
    25,647
    OEM ref
    SRPC1921
    Build start
    01 Jun 2012
    Build end
    30 Nov 2017
  • 06 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2019/256

    TO ACHIEVE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES

    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

    Vehicles affected
    25,647
    OEM ref
    SRPC1921
    Build start
    01 Jun 2012
    Build end
    30 Nov 2017
  • 06 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2019/253

    THE CRANKSHAFT MAY EXHIBIT SURFACE DAMAGES

    Defect

    The durability of the crankshaft might be impaired.

    Remedy

    Replace the engine on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    35
    OEM ref
    SRPC1920
    Build start
    01 Feb 2019
    Build end
    31 Mar 2019
  • 06 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLSRef R/2019/256

    TO ACHIEVE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES

    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

    Vehicles affected
    25,647
    OEM ref
    SRPC1921
    Build start
    01 Jun 2012
    Build end
    30 Nov 2017
  • 06 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASS (177)Ref R/2019/253

    THE CRANKSHAFT MAY EXHIBIT SURFACE DAMAGES

    Defect

    The durability of the crankshaft might be impaired.

    Remedy

    Replace the engine on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    35
    OEM ref
    SRPC1920
    Build start
    01 Feb 2019
    Build end
    31 Mar 2019
  • 06 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/253

    THE CRANKSHAFT MAY EXHIBIT SURFACE DAMAGES

    Defect

    The durability of the crankshaft might be impaired.

    Remedy

    Replace the engine on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    35
    OEM ref
    SRPC1920
    Build start
    01 Feb 2019
    Build end
    31 Mar 2019
  • 06 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD G CLASSRef R/2019/203

    SMALL CRACKS MAY APPEAR IN THE BRAKE PIPES

    Defect

    Cracks may develop in the brake pipes to the ABS unit.

    Remedy

    Modified brake pipes with an optimized routing will be fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC1917
    Build start
    01 Jan 2007
    Build end
    31 Mar 2019
  • 06 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLE COUPERef R/2019/256

    TO ACHIEVE AN IMPROVEMENT IN THE EMISSIONS VIA SOFTWARE UPDATES

    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

    Vehicles affected
    25,647
    OEM ref
    SRPC1921
    Build start
    01 Jun 2012
    Build end
    30 Nov 2017
  • 04 Sept 2019MERCEDES BENZ BUS SPRINTER MINIBUS CITY 45Ref R/2019/301

    THE USB CHARGE UNITS MAY FAIL

    Defect

    The USB charge sockets can fail prematurely.

    Remedy

    Replace the USB charge sockets with a new version.

    Vehicles affected
    32
    OEM ref
    TI54.18X18020A
    Build start
    15 Mar 2017
    Build end
    13 Jun 2018
  • 04 Sept 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/268

    THE AIR CONDITIONING DRAIN HOSES MAY BE INCORRECTLY FITTED

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Check the air conditioning drain hoses and correct their installation if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    1,557
    OEM ref
    SRPC1925
    Build start
    01 Jan 2018
    Build end
    31 Jul 2019
  • 21 Aug 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD CITANRef R/2019/270

    SOFTWARE IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT NEEDS UPDATING

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates

    Remedy

    Update the software of the engine control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    2,462
    OEM ref
    SRV1908
    Build start
    17 Mar 2015
    Build end
    19 Oct 2018
  • 21 Aug 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD CITANRef R/2019/271

    SOFTWARE IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT NEEDS UPDATING

    Defect

    Improve the vehicle emissions via software updates.

    Remedy

    Update the software of the engine control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    189
    OEM ref
    SRV1909
    Build start
    10 Jun 2015
    Build end
    07 Mar 2017
  • 14 Aug 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLKRef R/2019/272

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC1922
    Build start
    01 Jun 2012
    Build end
    31 May 2015
  • 12 Aug 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2019/222

    AN INCORRECT BRAKE LINE VARIANT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED

    Defect

    Possible chafing of the brake line against the engine.

    Remedy

    If necessary adjust the routing of the brake line and install chafe protection.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    SRX1902
    Build start
    24 Apr 2019
    Build end
    24 Apr 2019
  • 09 Aug 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITO 447Ref R/2019/223

    AN INCORRECT BRAKE LINE VARIANT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED

    Defect

    Possible chafing of the brake line against the engine.

    Remedy

    If necessary adjust the routing of the brake line and install chafe protection

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    SRX1902
    Build start
    24 Apr 2019
    Build end
    24 Apr 2019
  • 30 Jul 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD B CLASSRef R/2019/217

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATION.

    Defect

    Under certain circumstances it might not be possible to shift into Drive or Reverse mode.

    Remedy

    Update the transmission control unit software of the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    1,209
    OEM ref
    SRPC1919
    Build start
    01 Jul 2018
    Build end
    28 Feb 2019
  • 30 Jul 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2019/208

    POSSIBLE SEVERE CORROSION OF METAL COMPONENTS IN THE REAR AREA OF THE ROOF BED

    Defect

    Vehicles could experience severe corrosion of metal components in the rear area of the roof bed

    Remedy

    Replace the mattress check for corrosion and if necessary carry out the repair of possibly corroded areas.

    Vehicles affected
    576
    OEM ref
    SRX1901
    Build start
    16 Jan 2017
    Build end
    21 Sept 2018
  • 30 Jul 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD MARCO POLORef R/2019/208

    POSSIBLE SEVERE CORROSION OF METAL COMPONENTS IN THE REAR AREA OF THE ROOF BED

    Defect

    Vehicles could experience severe corrosion of metal components in the rear area of the roof bed

    Remedy

    Replace the mattress check for corrosion and if necessary carry out the repair of possibly corroded areas.

    Vehicles affected
    576
    OEM ref
    SRX1901
    Build start
    16 Jan 2017
    Build end
    21 Sept 2018
  • 30 Jul 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2019/217

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATION.

    Defect

    Under certain circumstances it might not be possible to shift into Drive or Reverse mode.

    Remedy

    Update the transmission control unit software of the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    1,209
    OEM ref
    SRPC1919
    Build start
    01 Jul 2018
    Build end
    28 Feb 2019
  • 30 Jul 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLARef R/2019/217

    THE SOFTWARE OF THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATION.

    Defect

    Under certain circumstances it might not be possible to shift into Drive or Reverse mode.

    Remedy

    Update the transmission control unit software of the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    1,209
    OEM ref
    SRPC1919
    Build start
    01 Jul 2018
    Build end
    28 Feb 2019
  • 29 Jul 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITO ACTIVITYRef R/2019/226

    SEVERE CORROSION OF METAL COMPONENTS IN THE REAR AREA OF THE ROOF BED

    Defect

    Vehicles could experience severe corrosion of metal components in the rear area of the roof bed.

    Remedy

    Replace the mattress check for corrosion and if necessary carry out the repair of possibly corroded areas

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRX1901
    Build start
    15 Feb 2017
    Build end
    15 Feb 2017
  • 15 Jul 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLERef R/2019/209

    A WELDING STUD ON THE MAIN FLOOR MAY BE INCORRECTLY WELDED

    Defect

    A welding stud on the main floor may not have been welded correctly

    Remedy

    The vehicles will be recalled and the affecting welding stud sealed

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    SRPC1915
    Build start
    01 Jun 2018
    Build end
    30 Apr 2019

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