Vehicle recall R/2018/232

Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall: Child seat ISOFIX mounting support may be incorrect specification

DVSA recall R/2018/232 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 10 October 2018. It covers vehicles built 1 October 2017 to 30 November 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/232
Launched: 10 October 2018
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1832
Vehicles: 16 across the lines below

What can go wrong

ISOFIX mounting support incorrect specification

The fix

Replace ISOFIX mounting support on affected vehicles

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 October 2017 to 30 November 2017	16

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Other recalls for these models

R/2018/253 Faulty routing of sensor hose in front bumper may impair the function of the active hood 5 November 2018, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2018/169 Fault in navigation software 29 August 2018, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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/2018/296 Front passenger seat occupant classification system calibration may not correspond to the specifications 18 December 2018, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS

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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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