Vehicle recall R/2017/233

Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall: Some occupant safety systems may malfunction in the event of a collision

DVSA recall R/2017/233 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It was launched 21 July 2017. It covers vehicles built 1 January 2017 to 31 May 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/233
Launched: 21 July 2017
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1725
Vehicles: 45 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Due to incorrect wiring assembly the vehicles main power supply is disconnected after airbag deployment. This will affect the operation of vehicle safety functions such as automatically unlocking doors. The SRS systems are still functional.

The fix

On affected vehicles carry out manufacturer's recommended modification.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	1 January 2017 to 31 May 2017	45

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Other recalls for these models

R/2017/214 Oil leak from turbocharger feed pipe. 18 July 2017, Mercedes-Benz S-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
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/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/2018/010 Front seat belt tensioners may not function 6 February 2018, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC and others
R/2016/270 Extended seat belt may malfunction and reduce effectiveness of shoulder belt 15 December 2016, Mercedes-Benz S-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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