Vehicle recall R/2019/134

Mercedes-Benz V-Class recall: Steering gear housing cover and power pack aluminium bolts may corrode

DVSA recall R/2019/134 names the Mercedes-Benz V-Class. It was launched 19 December 2019. It covers vehicles built 24 November 2014 to 23 September 2016.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/134
Launched: 19 December 2019
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRX1905
Vehicles: 2,587 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Aluminium screws of the steering gear housing cover and the power pack could corrode and fail

The fix

Replace the aluminium screws with steel ones and apply wax to the steering gear.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz V-Class	24 November 2014 to 23 September 2016	2,587

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Other recalls for these models

R/2019/447 In case of passenger side airbag ignition the airbag flap in the dashboard may come loose 14 January 2020, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2019/324 The spring pin of the head restraint of the seat or bench may be missing or not properly mounted 18 February 2020, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2019/255 Bolted connections on front swivel seats cannot be guaranteed 19 September 2019, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2019/222 An incorrect brake line variant may have been installed 12 August 2019, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2019/208 Possible severe corrosion of metal components in the rear area of the roof bed 30 July 2019, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2020/099 Incorrect restraint bars and/or head restraints may have been installed 8 July 2020, Mercedes-Benz V-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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