DVLA 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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THE PIVOT BEARING FOR THE BEARING PIN ON THE DOOR COULD BREAK
The pivot bearing for the bearing pin on the door drive could break.
Installation of an optimised pivot bearing.
TWO NUTS ATTACHING THE BUSBARS WITHIN THE PREFUSE BOX IN THE TRUNK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED
Two nuts attatching the busbars within the prefuse box may not have been installed
Check the prefuse box and replace if necessary on affected vehicles
FAULT IN NAVIGATION SOFTWARE
There is a fault in the navigation software on certain E-Class (213) Cars that have SD card navigation.
Update the software of the navigation system on affected vehicles.
COMMUNICATION MODULE SOFTWARE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION FOR EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM
Emergency call software not to specification
Update software on affected vehicles
OIL FOAM MAY DEVELOP IN THE ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM OIL RESERVOIR
It has been determined that on Model series ML/GLE GL/GLS (166) & GLE Coupe (292) with ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM (ACS) Oil foam may develop in the systems oil reservoir under dynamic operating conditions and at an oil level below the minimum level and escape via the ventilation bores in the cap of the reservoir. Depending on the orientation of the two ventilation bores the escaping oil could spray onto hot component parts of the exhaust system. In this case risk of fire cannot be ruled out.
On affected vehicles replace the oil dipstick of the reservoir for the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM.
OIL FOAM MAY DEVELOP IN THE ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM OIL RESERVOIR
It has been determined that on Model series ML/GLE GL/GLS (166) & GLE Coupe (292) with ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM (ACS) Oil foam may develop in the systems oil reservoir under dynamic operating conditions and at an oil level below the minimum level and escape via the ventilation bores in the cap of the reservoir. Depending on the orientation of the two ventilation bores the escaping oil could spray onto hot component parts of the exhaust system. In this case risk of fire cannot be ruled out.
On affected vehicles replace the oil dipstick of the reservoir for the ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM.
INCORRECT UNDERFLOOR PANELLING INSTALLED
Incorrect engine undertray fitted.
Check and replace engine undertray on affected vehicles.
INCORRECT UNDERFLOOR PANELLING INSTALLED
Incorrect engine undertray fitted.
Check and replace engine undertray on affected vehicles.
THE ANTI-ENTRAPMENT PROTECTION OF THE PNEUMATIC OUTWARDS OPENING DOOR STOPS WORKING AFTER DE-POWERING OF THE DOOR
Pneumatic door sensitive edge not operating when powered down
Modify door electronics of affected vehicles
FRONT PANEL AND REAR FIXED SECTION OF PANORAMIC GLASS SUNROOF MAY NOT BE BONDED CORRECTLY
Panoramic glass sunroof the front panel and rear fixed section may not be bonded correctly
Check and replace the frame of the panoramic glass sunroof if necessary.
DRIVER'S AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR HOUSING FAILURE DURING DEPLOYMENT
On affected vehicles it has been determined that drivers airbags with potentially faulty gas generator housing material may have been installed in vehicles of model series 156 176 246 205 238 & 253. If the material of the gas generator housing fails during airbag deployment in the event of a crash the airbag system would possibly no longer have a restraint effect. In addition separating parts could enter the passenger compartment. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.
On affected vehicles replace the driver�s airbag
DRIVER'S AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR HOUSING FAILURE DURING DEPLOYMENT
On affected vehicles it has been determined that drivers airbags with potentially faulty gas generator housing material may have been installed in vehicles of model series 156 176 246 205 238 & 253. If the material of the gas generator housing fails during airbag deployment in the event of a crash the airbag system would possibly no longer have a restraint effect. In addition separating parts could enter the passenger compartment. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.
On affected vehicles replace the driver�s airbag
DRIVER'S AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR HOUSING FAILURE DURING DEPLOYMENT
On affected vehicles it has been determined that drivers airbags with potentially faulty gas generator housing material may have been installed in vehicles of model series 156 176 246 205 238 & 253. If the material of the gas generator housing fails during airbag deployment in the event of a crash the airbag system would possibly no longer have a restraint effect. In addition separating parts could enter the passenger compartment. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.
On affected vehicles replace the driver�s airbag
LASER WELDING BETWEEN BACKREST RAIL AND BACKREST METAL FITTING OF FRONT SEATS MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
It has been determined that on certain C-Class (205) and E-Class (213) Cars with AMG performance seats the laser welding between the backrest rail and the backrest metal fitting of the driver or passenger seat might not meet the specification. The laser welding between the backrest member and the backrest metal fitting may not withstand the required load values. As a result the fitting may detach from the backrest member. In the case of an accident this could result in a higher occupant load. Due to the delivery scenario the fault can only occur on one side of the seat.
As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and check the backrest member and replace if necessary
DRIVER'S AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR HOUSING FAILURE DURING DEPLOYMENT
On affected vehicles it has been determined that drivers airbags with potentially faulty gas generator housing material may have been installed in vehicles of model series 156 176 246 205 238 & 253. If the material of the gas generator housing fails during airbag deployment in the event of a crash the airbag system would possibly no longer have a restraint effect. In addition separating parts could enter the passenger compartment. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.
On affected vehicles replace the driver�s airbag
DRIVER'S AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR HOUSING FAILURE DURING DEPLOYMENT
On affected vehicles it has been determined that drivers airbags with potentially faulty gas generator housing material may have been installed in vehicles of model series 156 176 246 205 238 & 253. If the material of the gas generator housing fails during airbag deployment in the event of a crash the airbag system would possibly no longer have a restraint effect. In addition separating parts could enter the passenger compartment. This could lead to an increased risk of injury.
On affected vehicles replace the driver�s airbag
LASER WELDING BETWEEN BACKREST RAIL AND BACKREST METAL FITTING OF FRONT SEATS MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION
It has been determined that on certain C-Class (205) and E-Class (213) Cars with AMG performance seats the laser welding between the backrest rail and the backrest metal fitting of the driver or passenger seat might not meet the specification. The laser welding between the backrest member and the backrest metal fitting may not withstand the required load values. As a result the fitting may detach from the backrest member. In the case of an accident this could result in a higher occupant load. Due to the delivery scenario the fault can only occur on one side of the seat.
As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and check the backrest member and replace if necessary
ROTATING FRONT SEAT WIRE FIXINGS CAN LOOSEN
It has been determined that on V-Class and Vito models with rotating front seats (SA codes SB5/SB6) the front seats can loosen the wire fixings under the seats when being rotated. Should the wiring harness be damaged in the worst-case scenario this could lead to deactivation of the thorax bag or to unintentional triggering of the thorax bag in the case of a short circuit caused in the process. A disarmed thorax bag is indicated via the SRS indicator lamp.
Since the beginning of June 2017 the series has protected the wiring from jamming and damage by using an optimized mounting clip. We will recall and bring the installation of the cables under the swivel seats on the affected vehicles up to the optimized current series status
ROTATING FRONT SEAT WIRE FIXINGS CAN LOOSEN
It has been determined that on Vito models with rotating front seats (SA codes SB5/SB6) the front seats can loosen the wire fixings under the seats when being rotated. Should the wiring harness be damaged in the worst-case scenario this could lead to deactivation of the thorax bag or to unintentional triggering of the thorax bag in the case of a short circuit caused in the process. A disarmed thorax bag is indicated via the SRS indicator lamp. The reason for this is the technical concept which allows for flexible cable harness installation depending on the seat mounting.
Since the beginning of June 2017 the series has protected the wiring from jamming and damage by using an optimized mounting clip. We will recall and bring the installation of the cables under the swivel seats on the affected vehicles up to the optimized current series status.
INCORRECT SOFTWARE SPECIFICATION FOR THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE
Software of switch module incorrect specification
Update software of affected vehicles
SPOT WELDS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY APPLIED TO DOOR FRAME
Spot welds on the front side wall that join the door frame with the hinge reinforcements behind it might not have been applied
On affected vehicles check spotwelds and apply if missing.
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SOFTWARE ERROR
On affected vehicles the possibility exists that there may be a software error in the tyre pressure monitoring system of some X-Class vehicles If the tyre pressure falls below the minimum level required the intended warning message may not be shown in instrument cluster as a result of this error. Driving with tyre pressure that is too low causes increased and/or uneven tyre wear and changes the steering and braking behaviour of the vehicle. This may increase the risk of accident
As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and perform a software check/update in the tyre pressure monitor control unit.
POTENTIAL OIL LEAK FROM TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES
It has been determined that it is possible that the connectors for the transmission oil cooler lines were not pressed together in accordance with specifications. As a result the transmission oil cooler lines could work loose while driving and transmission oil could leak out. Because of a deviation in the supplier�s production process it is possible that the connectors on transmission oil cooler lines from two specific batches were not pressed together in accordance with specifications. In this case the vehicle could possibly lose propulsion due to oil loss in the transmission. The escaping oil could get onto the roadway thus increasing the risk of an accident for following traffic. Also it cannot be excluded that escaping transmission oil could come into contact with hot component parts of the exhaust system and ignite
Check the transmission oil cooler lines and replace them if necessary
RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT SEAT BACKRESTS MAY NOT LOCK INTO PLACE
The seat backrests on the right side of the front seats in the c-class Coupe/Convertible and E-Class Coupe/Convertible may not fully lock.
As a precautionary measure the lock of the seat backrest on affected vehicles will be check for operation. Where necessary the backrest will be replaced.
RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT SEAT BACKRESTS MAY NOT LOCK INTO PLACE
The seat backrests on the right side of the front seats in the c-class Coupe/Convertible and E-Class Coupe/Convertible may not fully lock.
As a precautionary measure the lock of the seat backrest on affected vehicles will be check for operation. Where necessary the backrest will be replaced.
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