Vehicle recall R/2015/239

Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall: Engine hood may not behave as intended in a collision

DVSA recall R/2015/239 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 22 December 2015. It covers vehicles built 10 June 2015 to 16 July 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2015/239
Launched: 22 December 2015
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1521
Vehicles: 1,111 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The reset mechanism for the dynamic bonnet (for pedestrian protection) might not have been fitted during manufacture. In the event of a head on collision where the dynamic bonnet is triggered the bonnet may not behave as designed thereby putting the vehicle occupants at higher risk of injury.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check if the bonnet reset mechanism is fitted. Where the reset mechanism is missing fit a reset mechanism.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	10 June 2015 to 16 July 2015	1,111

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/2015/259 Risk of fire 21 January 2016, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and others
R/2015/210 Engine may fail 19 November 2015, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA and others
R/2015/171 Fire may occur 28 August 2015, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS
R/2015/149 Front seats may not be secured acording to specification 30 July 2015, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2016/125 Engine may lose power 10 June 2016, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2015/041 Fire may occur 23 March 2015, Mercedes-Benz CLS, 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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