Vehicle recall R/2020/098

Mercedes-Benz GLC recall: Incorrect starter wiring harness and holder for fixing the exhaust system may be installed

DVSA recall R/2020/098 names the Mercedes-Benz GLC. It was launched 16 July 2020. It covers vehicles built 12 April 2019 to 7 July 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/098
Launched: 16 July 2020
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2005
Vehicles: 477 across the lines below

What can go wrong

An incorrect starter wiring harness and a holder for fixing the exhaust system could be installed.

The fix

Replace the starter wiring harness and the holder for fixing the exhaust 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 GLC	12 April 2019 to 7 July 2019	477

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Other recalls for these models

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/2020/197 The left rear seat backrest lock may not meet specifications 21 August 2020, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz EQC, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2020/225 The data documenting the correct mounting of the turbocharger oil feed as well as the oil return line may be missing 25 August 2020, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others
R/2020/243 Engine control unit software to be updated 6 October 2020, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLS and others
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/2020/239 The software of the ESP control unit may not meet the specifications 9 October 2020, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

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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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