Vehicle recall R/2015/083

Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall: Vehicle may shut down

DVSA recall R/2015/083 names the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was launched 14 May 2015. It covers vehicles built 1 April 2014 to 28 February 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2015/083
Launched: 14 May 2015
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1503
Vehicles: 437 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Due to a software code error it is possible that the 1.6ltr 4 cylinder diesel engines may suffer a stalling situation during the warm-up phase and where the engine is subjected to high load requirements. However if the engine does stall it can be immediately restarted and the vehicle can be driven without restrictions. Furthermore all safety systems remain fully functional.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles to update the engine control unit software.

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	1 April 2014 to 28 February 2015	437

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Other recalls for these models

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
R/2015/150 Oil may leak 1 September 2015, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2014/182 Oil may leak 16 January 2015, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz B-Class 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.

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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