Vehicle recall R/2017/301

Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall: Axle mounting may break

DVSA recall R/2017/301 names the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was launched 21 November 2017. It covers vehicles built 1 June 2014 to 31 May 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/301
Launched: 21 November 2017
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1732
Vehicles: 1,511 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Under extreme starting conditions (such as full throttle) on wet road surfaces AND with repeated short term rear wheel spin strong torque peaks in the powertrain may occur.This may cause an axle mounting flange to break and possible loss of drive.

The fix

On affected vehicles update the ESP and chassis control units.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (C-CLASS AMG)	1 June 2014 to 31 May 2016	1,511

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/2017/253 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/2017/282 Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded 18 December 2017, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2018/006 Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded 2 February 2018, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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/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/2018/069 Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded 9 April 2018, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLA 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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