Vehicle recall R/2018/047

Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall: Catalytic converter support bracket may be insecure

DVSA recall R/2018/047 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 21 February 2018. It covers vehicles built 1 June 2017 to 31 July 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/047
Launched: 21 February 2018
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1806
Vehicles: 3 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The screws retaining the catalytic converter bracket on the engine bracket may have an incorrect clench. This could lead to vibration and cause the exhaust to crack.

The fix

On affected vehicles check screws according to manufacturer's procedures.Depending on findings either replace screws or refer to manufacturer for further guidance

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 June 2017 to 31 July 2017	3

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Other recalls for these models

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/2018/006 Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded 2 February 2018, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2017/338 Seatbelt pretensioner may not operate 9 January 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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