Vehicle recall R/2017/214

Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall: Oil leak from turbocharger feed pipe.

DVSA recall R/2017/214 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 18 July 2017. It covers vehicles built 1 October 2016 to 31 May 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/214
Launched: 18 July 2017
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1724
Vehicles: DVSA lists 73 on each model line

What can go wrong

Under certain conditions the oil feed pipe to the turbocharger may leak.Oil may contact hot components and there is a risk of fire.

The fix

On affected vehicles replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 73. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	1 October 2016 to 31 May 2017	73
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	1 October 2016 to 31 May 2017	73

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/2017/233 Some occupant safety systems may malfunction in the event of a collision 21 July 2017, Mercedes-Benz S-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/2017/148 Steering power assist may deactivate 18 August 2017, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLS
R/2017/159 Electric power steering motor defective 8 June 2017, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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

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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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