Vehicle recall R/2017/073

Mercedes-Benz SL and others recall: Loss of power steering support

DVSA recall R/2017/073 names the Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 20 February 2017. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/073
Launched: 20 February 2017
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1704
Vehicles: DVSA lists 14 on each model line

What can go wrong

It has been identified that the pins within the electric power assisted steering control unit may not have been contact welded correctly. This can result in an open circuit which will lead to a loss of power steering assistance and possible loss of control of the vehicle.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles and replace electric power assisted steering.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 14. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	not recorded	14
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	not recorded	14
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (E-CLASS COUPE)	not recorded	14
Mercedes-Benz SL (SL CLASS)	not recorded	14

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/2016/298 Flammable vapour may ignite 30 January 2017, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2017/093 Front airbag may be deactivated 13 March 2017, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2017/041 Short circuit may occur 13 March 2017, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2017/084 Steering column switch module may become inoperative 15 March 2017, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2017/124 Faulty control unit may cause vehicle to perform outside specification 19 April 2017, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2017/134 Steering coupling may become loose 27 April 2017, Mercedes-Benz C-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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