Vehicle recall R/2018/020

Mercedes-Benz A-Class recall: Bonding of the windscreen may be inadequate

DVSA recall R/2018/020 names the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. It was launched 8 February 2018. It covers vehicles built 1 May 2017 to 31 May 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/020
Launched: 8 February 2018
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1803
Vehicles: 40 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The bonding of the windscreen in the lower area may not correspond to the specification. During a collision the bonding may fail and the windscreen may detach. This could have an adverse affect on the effectiveness of the passenger airbag.

The fix

On affected vehicles check bonding and if necessary replace windscreen.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz A-Class	1 May 2017 to 31 May 2017	40

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/2017/282 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/2018/069 Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded 9 April 2018, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLA and others
R/2018/098 Steering components may be insufficiently grounded 11 May 2018, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2018/130 Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded 11 June 2018, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz B-Class and others
R/2018/167 Missing welding points at both front side members 29 June 2018, Mercedes-Benz A-Class
R/2018/168 Driver's airbag gas generator housing failure during deployment 14 August 2018, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-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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