Vehicle recall R/2019/268

Mercedes-Benz GLE recall: The air conditioning drain hoses may be incorrectly fitted

DVSA recall R/2019/268 names the Mercedes-Benz GLE. It was launched 4 September 2019. It covers vehicles built 1 January 2018 to 31 July 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/268
Launched: 4 September 2019
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1925
Vehicles: 1,557 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The air conditioning drain hoses might be incorrectly fitted in the vehicle.

The fix

Check the air conditioning drain hoses and correct their installation 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 GLE	1 January 2018 to 31 July 2019	1,557

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Other recalls for these models

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/2019/277 The welding between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications 11 October 2019, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2019/304 Software update required to improve emissions 17 October 2019, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2019/307 Software update required to improve emissions 18 October 2019, Mercedes-Benz GLE
R/2019/209 A welding stud on the main floor may be incorrectly welded 15 July 2019, Mercedes-Benz GLE

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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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