Vehicle recall R/2016/150

Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-Benz M-Class recall: Threaded connection of the right rear seat belt end fitting may fail in a collision

DVSA recall R/2016/150 names the Mercedes-Benz GLE and Mercedes-Benz M-Class. It was launched 18 July 2016. It covers vehicles built 1 April 2015 to 31 August 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/150
Launched: 18 July 2016
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1617
Vehicles: DVSA lists 54 on each model line

What can go wrong

Due to a deviation in the manufacturing process the retaining bolt for the right rear seal belt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. In the event of a collision the belt may fail.

The fix

Where necessary rework threaded connection tighten securing bolt to correct specification.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 54. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz GLE	1 April 2015 to 31 August 2015	54
Mercedes-Benz M-Class (ML CLASS)	1 April 2015 to 31 August 2015	54

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Other recalls for these models

R/2016/139 Engine may stall/stop unexpectedly 28 June 2016, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2015/248 Transmission may lock at low speed 5 January 2016, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2016/299 Front passenger airbag may be deactivated 30 January 2017, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2017/012 Front and/or rear axle bolts may not be tightened correctly 14 February 2017, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2015/222 Windscreen wipers may fail 17 December 2015, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2017/081 Front suspension arm may not be tightened correctly 15 March 2017, Mercedes-Benz M-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.

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