Vehicle recall R/2017/148

Mercedes-Benz GLE and others recall: Steering power assist may deactivate

DVSA recall R/2017/148 names the Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Mercedes-Benz GLS. It was launched 18 August 2017. It covers vehicles built 1 August 2015 to 30 June 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/148
Launched: 18 August 2017
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1712
Vehicles: 5,121 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

The connector on the electric power steering control unit may not be properly sealed against water entry. If water enters the control unit the power steering assistance can be lost. The steering assistance not working could increase the risk of collision.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the plug housing of the electric power steering.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 5,121.
Model	Built
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	1 August 2015 to 30 June 2016
Mercedes-Benz GLE	1 August 2015 to 30 June 2016
Mercedes-Benz GLS	1 August 2015 to 30 June 2016

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/2017/147 Left front seat belt pre-tensioner may not meet specification 4 September 2017, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and others
R/2017/214 Oil leak from turbocharger feed pipe. 18 July 2017, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2017/177 Airbag may not deploy correctly 20 June 2017, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz B-Class and others
R/2017/096 Starting current limiter may overload 20 June 2017, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz GLC and others
R/2017/267 Engine ECU has not been corrctly programmed 20 October 2017, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2017/156 Rear seat belt pre-tensioners may fail to restrain occupants as intended 24 October 2017, Mercedes-Benz E-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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