Vehicle recall R/2019/041

Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall: Switches in certain seat belt buckles may not have been manufactured to specifications

DVSA recall R/2019/041 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It was launched 2 May 2019. It covers vehicles built 1 June 2018 to 31 October 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/041
Launched: 2 May 2019
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1852
Vehicles: 90 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The switches in certain seat belt buckles might not have been manufactured according to specifications.

The fix

The affected seat belt buckles are to be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	1 June 2018 to 31 October 2018	90

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Other recalls for these models

R/2019/040 Switches in certain seat belt buckles may not have been manufactured to specifications 2 May 2019, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2019/108 A reset in the cpc control unit could occur whilst driving 17 April 2019, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2019/098 Hands off detection function might not meet specifications 9 April 2019, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2019/256 To achieve an improvement in the emissions via software updates 6 September 2019, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz CLS and others
R/2019/269 The software of the radar control unit may not meet specification 18 September 2019, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz B-Class and others
R/2019/280 On activation of the curtain air bag the pillar cover may detach 1 November 2019, Mercedes-Benz S-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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