Vehicle recall R/2013/100

Mercedes-Benz A-Class recall: Driver and passenger backrest may become insecure

DVSA recall R/2013/100 names the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. It was launched 4 October 2013. It covers vehicles built 18 June 2013 to 25 July 2013.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2013/100
Launched: 4 October 2013
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1307
Vehicles: 59 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On certain models fitted with the AMG seats it is possible that if the vehicle is involved in a side impact during very cold conditions below freezing the side cover for the back-rest member could become loose and cause injury.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles and replace the side cover with new replacement item.

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	18 June 2013 to 25 July 2013	59

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Other recalls for these models

R/2013/053 Airbag may not perform correctly in a collsion 30 May 2013, Mercedes-Benz A-Class
R/2014/182 Oil may leak 16 January 2015, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz B-Class and others
R/2012/063 Transmission may not operate correctly 18 May 2012, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz B-Class
R/2015/099 Possibility of loss of drive 14 July 2015, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz B-Class
R/2015/145 Front passenger airbag may not deploy 12 August 2015, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA and others
R/2015/210 Engine may fail 19 November 2015, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA and others

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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.

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