Mercedes-Benz Cars Uk Ltd E-Class, A Class, C-Class, Glc. Published by the DVSA as R/2018/168 on 14 August 2018. Concern: Driver's airbag gas generator housing failure during deployment.
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| DVSA reference | R/2018/168 |
|---|---|
| Launched | 14 August 2018 |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz (listed as MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD) |
| Manufacturer reference | SRPC1822 |
| Vehicles listed | 2,105 |
Models
| Model | Vehicles | Built from | Built to |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-Class | 421 | 1 January 2018 | 30 March 2018 |
| A Class | 421 | 1 January 2018 | 30 March 2018 |
| C-Class | 421 | 1 January 2018 | 30 March 2018 |
| GLC | 421 | 1 January 2018 | 30 March 2018 |
| GLA | 421 | 1 January 2018 | 30 March 2018 |
Concern
Defect, as DVSA words it
Remedy, as DVSA words it
What changed since we first read it
Nothing yet. The wording has been the same on every read since 4 September 2026. The file is read again every day; if DVSA rewrites the defect, remedy or concern, the old and new text will appear here with both dates.
The same recall in other registers
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Check this recall on the DVSA service
Read from DVSA's bulk recalls file (RecallsFile.csv, 7 MB) on 17 September 2026; this recall first read on 4 September 2026, read 15 times since. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA, Check vehicle recalls. CarsMultiverse is an independent site, not an authority: the official notice is the one on the DVSA service.
Mercedes-Benz Cars Uk Ltd elsewhere in this register
Mercedes-Benz Cars Uk Ltd is named on 428 notices in the copy of the DVSA’s register held here, of which these are the nearest to this one in time.
- R/2018/158 · 14 August 2018 · E-Class, C-Class · Laser Welding Between Backrest Rail And Backrest Metal Fitting Of Front Seats May Not Meet Specification
- R/2018/230 · 15 August 2018 · Gle · Front Panel And Rear Fixed Section Of Panoramic Glass Sunroof May Not Be Bonded Correctly
- R/2018/157 · 13 August 2018 · V Class · Rotating Front Seat Wire Fixings Can Loosen
- R/2018/205 · 9 August 2018 · C-Class · Incorrect Software Specification For The Steering Column Switch Module
- R/2018/204 · 21 August 2018 · C-Class, E-Class · Incorrect Underfloor Panelling Installed
- R/2018/206 · 24 August 2018 · GL/GLS, Gle · Oil Foam May Develop In The Active Curve System Oil Reservoir
- R/2018/203 · 24 August 2018 · A Class (177) · Communication Module Software Incorrect Specification For Emergency Call System
- R/2018/156 · 1 August 2018 · Gle · Potential Oil Leak From Transmission Oil Cooler Lines
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