Vehicle recall R/2019/338

Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall: The tie rod may not be correctly mounted to the right front axle stub

DVSA recall R/2019/338 names the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was launched 5 November 2019. It covers vehicles built 6 February 2019 to 12 February 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/338
Launched: 5 November 2019
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1946
Vehicles: 11 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The mechanical connection between tie rod and right front axle stub might not be ensured.

The fix

Replace the tie rod of the right front axle on the 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 C-Class	6 February 2019 to 12 February 2019	11

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Other recalls for these models

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/2019/253 The crankshaft may exhibit surface damages 6 September 2019, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and others
R/2020/047 The spring damper software may not meet specifications 12 March 2020, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2019/160 The mounting bolts of the turbocharger oil return line and the crank case ventilation line might have been interchanged 21 June 2019, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2019/458 The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may not meet specifications 4 May 2020, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2019/077 Software update to improve emissions 8 May 2019, 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.

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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