Vehicle recall R/2020/386

Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall: The inner tie rods on the front axle steering are the improper length for the vehicle type

DVSA recall R/2020/386 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It was launched 12 January 2021. It covers vehicles built 9 November 2020 to 12 January 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/386
Launched: 12 January 2021
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2047
Vehicles: 42 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Vehicles may have been equipped with inner tie rods on the front axle steering that are the improper length.

The fix

Check the inner tie rods on the affected vehicles and replace them 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 S-Class	9 November 2020 to 12 January 2021	42

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/082 The communication module may be deactivated 30 March 2021, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz B-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/2020/240 The seat belt warning function does not meet the specification 6 October 2020, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz S-Class 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/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
R/2021/133 The emergency call system might not meet specifications 5 May 2021, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 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.

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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