Vehicle recall R/2014/113

Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall: Steering control may be affected

DVSA recall R/2014/113 names the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was launched 30 September 2014. It covers vehicles built 17 January 2014 to 22 September 2014.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2014/113
Launched: 30 September 2014
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1403
Vehicles: 8,140 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It is possible that the steering column coupling lock may not have been installed correctly. The driver will recieve warning of the issue by noise. However in extreme circumstances it is possible that steering control of the vehicle could be affected.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required replace the steering coupling.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	17 January 2014 to 22 September 2014	8,140

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Other recalls for these models

R/2014/182 Oil may leak 16 January 2015, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz B-Class and others
R/2015/083 Vehicle may shut down 14 May 2015, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2015/081 Engine may stall 19 May 2015, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2015/121 Side restraint system may not function as intended 7 July 2015, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2015/120 Passenger airbag may not function as intended 23 July 2015, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2015/149 Front seats may not be secured acording to specification 30 July 2015, 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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