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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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  • 21 Jun 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2019/179

    THE HIGH BEAM CANNOT BE DEACTIVATED BY USING THE HIGH BEAM LEVER

    Defect

    Main beam not deactivating automatically with 'High-Beam Assist'

    Remedy

    Update the software for the signal acquisition and actuation module on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    44
    OEM ref
    SRV1906
    Build start
    06 Nov 2017
    Build end
    19 Mar 2019
  • 21 Jun 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 910Ref R/2019/179

    THE HIGH BEAM CANNOT BE DEACTIVATED BY USING THE HIGH BEAM LEVER

    Defect

    Main beam not deactivating automatically with 'High-Beam Assist'

    Remedy

    Update the software for the signal acquisition and actuation module on the affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    44
    OEM ref
    SRV1906
    Build start
    06 Nov 2017
    Build end
    19 Mar 2019
  • 21 Jun 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/160

    THE MOUNTING BOLTS OF THE TURBOCHARGER OIL RETURN LINE AND THE CRANK CASE VENTILATION LINE MIGHT HAVE BEEN INTERCHANGED

    Defect

    The mounting bolts of the turbocharger oil return line might have been interchanged

    Remedy

    Replace the mounting bolts

    Vehicles affected
    18
    OEM ref
    SRPC1914
    Build start
    01 Dec 2018
    Build end
    31 Jan 2019
  • 21 Jun 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2019/178

    A CENTRALISING SLEEVE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED BETWEEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISION AND THE DIRECT SHIFT MODULE

    Defect

    Automatic transmission Direct Shift Module fault. Vehicle may roll away or drive in a direction not intended.

    Remedy

    Replace the Direct Shift Module together with the centralising sleeve on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    SRV1907
    Build start
    17 Aug 2018
    Build end
    30 Aug 2018
  • 14 Jun 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD X-CLASSRef R/2019/144

    INCORRECT MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED FOR RETROFITTING A TRAILER COUPLING

    Defect

    Incorrect specified tightening torque for the mounting screws of a cross member to be installed in conjunction with towbar fitment.

    Remedy

    Mounting bolts on the trailer coupling are to be replaced if already fitted. Instructions to be updated on supplied kits.

    Vehicles affected
    2,324
    OEM ref
    SRV1904
    Build start
    06 Nov 2017
    Build end
    18 Jan 2019
  • 14 Jun 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD X-CLASSRef R/2019/163

    THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE ROOF LOAD OF 150 KG IS NOT DOCUMENTED IN THE OPERATING MANUAL

    Defect

    The maximum permissible roof load is not documented in the operating manual

    Remedy

    The vehicle operating manuals are to be exchanged. For all vehicles with canopies installed the corresponding accessory operating manual will also be exchanged

    Vehicles affected
    3,546
    OEM ref
    SRV1905
    Build start
    06 Nov 2017
    Build end
    19 Mar 2019
  • 08 May 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/077

    SOFTWARE UPDATE 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
    25
    OEM ref
    SRPC1901 / 5499302
    Build start
    01 Aug 2014
    Build end
    15 May 2018
  • 08 May 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLARef R/2019/101

    THE ELECTRICAL CONTACT OF THE TAIL LAMPS MIGHT BE IMPAIRED

    Defect

    The electrical contact of the tail lamps might be impaired.

    Remedy

    The bulb sockets of the affected vehicles are to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    SRPC1909
    Build start
    01 Feb 2018
    Build end
    28 Feb 2018
  • 06 May 2019MERCEDES BENZ BUS TOURISMORef R/2019/118

    THE CONTACT SURFACE FOR THE TRANSVERSE LINK CONNECTION ON THE BEARING PEDESTAL DOES NOT CONFORM TO DESIGN

    Defect

    Missing cut-outs on the edges of the mounting surface for the upper transverse control arm.

    Remedy

    Rework the mounting surface to ensure a proper contact to the upper transverse control arm.

    Vehicles affected
    304
    OEM ref
    61.25U19041A
    Build start
    01 Jan 2018
    Build end
    01 Jan 2019
  • 03 May 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD V CLASSRef R/2019/129

    IN CASE OF PASSENGER- SIDE AIRBAG IGNITION THE AIRBAG FLAP IN THE DASHBOARD COULD COME LOOSE.

    Defect

    In case of passenger-side airbag ignition the airbag flap in the dashboard could come loose.

    Remedy

    Replace the cover sheet of the dashboard including the passenger-side airbag flap.

    Vehicles affected
    17
    OEM ref
    SRPC1910
    Build start
    10 Jan 2019
    Build end
    31 Jan 2019
  • 03 May 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD GLCRef R/2019/043

    AN INTERNAL SENSOR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit might not have been manufactured according to specifications.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are to have the steering unit replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    32
    OEM ref
    SRPC1855
    Build start
    01 Jul 2018
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 03 May 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/043

    AN INTERNAL SENSOR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit might not have been manufactured according to specifications.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are to have the steering unit replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    32
    OEM ref
    SRPC1855
    Build start
    01 Jul 2018
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 03 May 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2019/043

    AN INTERNAL SENSOR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNIT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit might not have been manufactured according to specifications.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are to have the steering unit replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    32
    OEM ref
    SRPC1855
    Build start
    01 Jul 2018
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 02 May 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/040

    SWITCHES IN CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The switches in certain seat belt buckles might not have been manufactured according to specifications.

    Remedy

    The affected seat belt buckles are to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,570
    OEM ref
    SRPC1851
    Build start
    01 Jun 2018
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 02 May 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2019/041

    SWITCHES IN CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The switches in certain seat belt buckles might not have been manufactured according to specifications.

    Remedy

    The affected seat belt buckles are to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    90
    OEM ref
    SRPC1852
    Build start
    01 Jun 2018
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 02 May 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2019/040

    SWITCHES IN CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The switches in certain seat belt buckles might not have been manufactured according to specifications.

    Remedy

    The affected seat belt buckles are to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,570
    OEM ref
    SRPC1851
    Build start
    01 Jun 2018
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 02 May 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2019/040

    SWITCHES IN CERTAIN SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The switches in certain seat belt buckles might not have been manufactured according to specifications.

    Remedy

    The affected seat belt buckles are to be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2,570
    OEM ref
    SRPC1851
    Build start
    01 Jun 2018
    Build end
    31 Oct 2018
  • 29 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2019/104

    INCORRECT DESCRIPTION OF THE VEHICLE JACK SUPPORT POINTS ON REAR AXLE IN DIGITAL OWNER'S MANUAL

    Defect

    The Digital Owner's Manual contains an incorrect description of the vehicle jack support points at the rear axle.

    Remedy

    Update the Digital Owner�s Manual by updating the head unit control unit software.

    Vehicles affected
    43
    OEM ref
    SRV1901
    Build start
    02 Oct 2018
    Build end
    30 Oct 2018
  • 29 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2019/121

    VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN DELIVERED WITHOUT THE PRINTED VERSION OF THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL

    Defect

    Vehicles may have been delivered without the printed version of the operator's manual.

    Remedy

    Supply the missing printed version of the operator�s manual and/or any missing supplements of the vehicle service folders.

    Vehicles affected
    27
    OEM ref
    SRV1903
    Build start
    28 Sept 2018
    Build end
    03 Dec 2018
  • 29 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 907Ref R/2019/116

    THE CROSS BRIDGE AT THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT WITHSTAND INTERNAL DURABILITY SPECIFICATIONS.

    Defect

    The cross-bridge at the rear axle may not withstand the internal durability specifications.

    Remedy

    Inspect potentially affected cross-bridges and replace if a weld seam is missing. Install a cross-bridge reinforcement strut.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    SRV1902
    Build start
    05 Nov 2018
    Build end
    07 Nov 2018
  • 24 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD SPRINTER 906Ref R/2018/384

    FAILURE OF THE GLOW PLUG RELAY

    Defect

    A failure of the glow plug relay may result in an electrical short circuit and in overheating of the component.

    Remedy

    Replace the glow plug relay and provide an additional protective relay shield on the vehicles affected.

    Vehicles affected
    114,203
    OEM ref
    SRV1900 NC3AKTU537 & 5499755
    Build start
    06 Jul 2013
    Build end
    31 Jul 2018
  • 17 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD A CLASSRef R/2019/108

    A RESET IN THE CPC CONTROL UNIT COULD OCCUR WHILST DRIVING

    Defect

    The ECO Start-Stop function may be disabled and cause the vehicle to stall.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are to be recalled and the software updated.

    Vehicles affected
    69
    OEM ref
    SRPC1912
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 17 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E-CLASSRef R/2019/108

    A RESET IN THE CPC CONTROL UNIT COULD OCCUR WHILST DRIVING

    Defect

    The ECO Start-Stop function may be disabled and cause the vehicle to stall.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are to be recalled and the software updated.

    Vehicles affected
    69
    OEM ref
    SRPC1912
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 17 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD S-CLASSRef R/2019/108

    A RESET IN THE CPC CONTROL UNIT COULD OCCUR WHILST DRIVING

    Defect

    The ECO Start-Stop function may be disabled and cause the vehicle to stall.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are to be recalled and the software updated.

    Vehicles affected
    69
    OEM ref
    SRPC1912
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018
  • 17 Apr 2019MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD C-CLASSRef R/2019/108

    A RESET IN THE CPC CONTROL UNIT COULD OCCUR WHILST DRIVING

    Defect

    The ECO Start-Stop function may be disabled and cause the vehicle to stall.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are to be recalled and the software updated.

    Vehicles affected
    69
    OEM ref
    SRPC1912
    Build start
    01 May 2016
    Build end
    31 Aug 2018

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