Vehicle recall R/2017/338

Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall: Seatbelt pretensioner may not operate (R/2017/338)

DVSA recall R/2017/338 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 9 January 2018. It covers vehicles built 1 August 2016 to 30 April 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/338
Launched: 9 January 2018
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1735
Vehicles: 2,599 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Due to a deviation in the suppliers production process a specific squib batch may not comply with specifications In the event of an accident during which the left or right hand seat belt tensioner in the rear is activated with out squib ignition the belt may not fully restrain the occupant.

The fix

On affected vehicles replace the left and right hand rear seat belts with a correct version.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	1 August 2016 to 30 April 2017	2,599

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Other recalls for these models

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/2018/047 Catalytic converter support bracket may be insecure 21 February 2018, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2017/299 Seatbelt pretensioner may not operate 21 November 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/2017/156 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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