Vehicle recall R/2005/140

Mercedes-Benz A-Class recall: Wiper arm may fracture

DVSA recall R/2005/140 names the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. It was launched 19 December 2005. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2005/140
Launched: 19 December 2005
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: P043
Vehicles: 16,202 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been identified that during the manufacturing process a notch may have been formed on the wiper arm which in extreme cases can cause the arm to fracture.

The fix

Recalled vehicles will have the wiper arm inspected and replaced if found to be suffering from this defect.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz A-Class	not recorded	16,202

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Other recalls for these models

R/2008/126 Seat belt buckle could detach. 14 October 2008, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz B-Class
R/2008/147 Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected 10 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2010/152 Brakes may not perform to specification 28 April 2001, Mercedes-Benz A-Class
R/2010/123 Fuel may leak 30 September 2010, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Mercedes-Benz A-Class
R/2012/063 Transmission may not operate correctly 18 May 2012, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz B-Class
R/2013/053 Airbag may not perform correctly in a collsion 30 May 2013, Mercedes-Benz A-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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