Vehicle recall R/2018/231

Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall: Bonding of the rear beltline trim strips may not be to specification

DVSA recall R/2018/231 names the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was launched 1 October 2018. It covers vehicles built 1 January 2016 to 30 November 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/231
Launched: 1 October 2018
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1831
Vehicles: 7,800 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Bonding of the rear beltline trim strips may not correspond to the specifications.

The fix

Check the trim strips of the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

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	1 January 2016 to 30 November 2017	7,800

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Other recalls for these models

R/2018/254 An electric line in the engine compartment may have been routed outside of the specification 15 October 2018, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2018/266 To improve emissions of the affected vehicles.certain calibrations of functionalities must be changed in the engine management 19 October 2018, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2018/204 Incorrect underfloor panelling installed 21 August 2018, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-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
R/2018/158 Laser welding between backrest rail and backrest metal fitting of front seats may not meet specification 14 August 2018, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2018/205 Incorrect software specification for the steering column switch module 9 August 2018, Mercedes-Benz C-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.

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