Vehicle recall R/2019/390

Mercedes-Benz G-Class recall: The wiring harness for the front doors may not be routed appropriately

DVSA recall R/2019/390 names the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It was launched 3 August 2020. It covers vehicles built 9 May 2018 to 26 November 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/390
Launched: 3 August 2020
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1956
Vehicles: 220 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The wiring harness for the front doors might not be routed appropriately.

The fix

Modify the route of the harness or replace it in case of damage.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz G-Class	9 May 2018 to 26 November 2018	220

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/199 The control unit of the differential locking module may not meet specification 3 August 2020, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2020/161 The embossed lock symbol at the operating lever of the child safety lock at the rear doors may indicate wrong locking status 3 August 2020, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2019/372 Certain front seat belt buckles may not have been manufactured according to specification 3 August 2020, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2020/035 The bolts in the transfer case may not meet specification 11 September 2020, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2020/236 THE EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM (eCall) DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION 6 October 2020, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2021/134 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 5 May 2021, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others

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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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