Vehicle recall R/2017/147

Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others recall: Left front seat belt pre-tensioner may not meet specification

DVSA recall R/2017/147 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was launched 4 September 2017. It covers vehicles built 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/147
Launched: 4 September 2017
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1713
Vehicles: DVSA lists 78 on each model line

What can go wrong

The propellant mix in certain seatbelt pre-tensioners ignitors may be incorrect. If the front seatbelt pre-tensioners are deployed the lock function of the pre-tensioners cannot be guaranteed.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front seatbelts that are likely to be affected.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 78. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017	78
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017	78
Mercedes-Benz GLC	1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017	78
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017	78

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/2017/148 Steering power assist may deactivate 18 August 2017, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLS
R/2017/233 Some occupant safety systems may malfunction in the event of a collision 21 July 2017, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2017/214 Oil leak from turbocharger feed pipe. 18 July 2017, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2017/156 Rear seat belt pre-tensioners may fail to restrain occupants as intended 24 October 2017, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2017/253 Right front seat belt pre-tensioner may not meet specification 26 October 2017, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC and others
R/2017/177 Airbag may not deploy correctly 20 June 2017, Mercedes-Benz E-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.

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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