Vehicle recall R/2017/081

Mercedes-Benz M-Class recall: Front suspension arm may not be tightened correctly

DVSA recall R/2017/081 names the Mercedes-Benz M-Class. It was launched 15 March 2017. It covers vehicles built 6 January 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/081
Launched: 15 March 2017
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1705
Vehicles: 6 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The ball joint securing the upper arm to the steering knuckle may not have been tightened to the correct torque.

The fix

On affected vehicles check installation of upper arm and replace arm if necessary

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz M-Class	6 January 2016	6

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Other recalls for these models

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/2017/124 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/2016/299 Front passenger airbag may be deactivated 30 January 2017, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
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/2015/248 Transmission may lock at low speed 5 January 2016, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2014/182 Oil may leak 16 January 2015, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz B-Class and others

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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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