Vehicle recall R/2015/222

Mercedes-Benz GLE recall: Windscreen wipers may fail

DVSA recall R/2015/222 names the Mercedes-Benz GLE. It was launched 17 December 2015. It covers vehicles built 9 February 2015 to 14 October 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2015/222
Launched: 17 December 2015
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1517
Vehicles: DVSA lists 1,531 on each model line

What can go wrong

Cabling may have been incorrectly routed and the wiper linkage could chafe the cabling causing a short circuit. If this happens the wiper motor could become inoperative.

The fix

On affected vehicles check cabling. Either rework or replace cabling as required.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 1,531. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz GLE	9 February 2015 to 14 October 2015	1,531
Mercedes-Benz GLE (GLE COUPE)	9 February 2015 to 14 October 2015	1,531

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2016/139 Engine may stall/stop unexpectedly 28 June 2016, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2016/150 Threaded connection of the right rear seat belt end fitting may fail in a collision 18 July 2016, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz M-Class
R/2017/148 Steering power assist may deactivate 18 August 2017, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLS
R/2017/267 Engine ECU has not been corrctly programmed 20 October 2017, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2018/046 Bonding of the windscreen may be inadequate 21 February 2018, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS
R/2018/156 Potential oil leak from transmission oil cooler lines 1 August 2018, Mercedes-Benz GLE

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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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