Vehicle recall R/2000/088

Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall: Potential loss of pas oil

DVSA recall R/2000/088 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 13 October 2000. It covers vehicles built 1 January 1994 to 31 December 1997.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2000/088
Launched: 13 October 2000
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: 1827
Vehicles: 15,047 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Insufficient tightening of the power assisted steering damper screw may result in oil leakage. This oil may in extreme circumstances contact the exhaust system with the risk of an under bonnet fire.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles and check the torque of the steering damper fastening screw. Replace the damper O ring seals if they are leaking.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	1 January 1994 to 31 December 1997	15,047

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Other recalls for these models

R/2000/142 Unintentional deployment of air bag 8 May 2001, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others
R/2000/147 Heater booster concern 1 March 2000, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2004/094 Possibility of reduced braking efficiency 5 July 2004, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2005/134 Brake pedal may require more effort than expected 27 July 2005, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz SL
R/2005/056 Brake pedal may require more effort than expected 27 July 2005, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
R/2006/046 Engine may revert to limp home mode 19 January 2006, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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