Vehicle recall R/2016/217

Mercedes-Benz G-Class recall: Engine may cut out

DVSA recall R/2016/217 names the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It was launched 20 October 2016. It covers vehicles built 15 October 2015 to 4 December 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/217
Launched: 20 October 2016
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1621
Vehicles: 13 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On model series 463 with a 6 cylinder diesel engine the engine wiring harness may make contact with one of the brackets in the engine compartment and chafe by vibration during driving. Depending on the wire affected the engine MIL lamp could illuminate the engine could run in ‘limp-home’ mode or the engine could cut out increasing the risk of collision.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the bracket in the engine compartment and where necessary correct the routing of the engine wiring harness.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz G-Class	15 October 2015 to 4 December 2015	13

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Other recalls for these models

R/2016/222 ESP & epb may not function 19 October 2016, Mercedes-Benz G-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/2017/127 Door lock may fail to release 12 April 2017, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2017/146 Steering column coupling may not be tight 16 June 2017, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2015/237 Fire may occur 1 December 2015, Mercedes-Benz G-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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