Vehicle recall R/2017/146

Mercedes-Benz G-Class recall: Steering column coupling may not be tight

DVSA recall R/2017/146 names the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It was launched 16 June 2017. It covers vehicles built 1 June 2012 to 31 March 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/146
Launched: 16 June 2017
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1714
Vehicles: 482 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Insufficient tightening of the steering column coupling could lead to wear of the steering coupling during use. In case of excessive wear of the steering coupling the coupling eventually may not transfer the effort the driver inputs to the steering to the steering gear in which case the steering control would be lost.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering column coupling.

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	1 June 2012 to 31 March 2017	482

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Other recalls for these models

R/2017/127 Door lock may fail to release 12 April 2017, 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/2016/299 Front passenger airbag may be deactivated 30 January 2017, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2017/322 Electronic stability program (ESP) may malfunction 11 December 2017, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2016/217 Engine may cut out 20 October 2016, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2016/222 ESP & epb may not function 19 October 2016, 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.

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