Vehicle recall R/2021/140

Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall: The two grab handles on the left side of the headliner may not be attached according to specifications

DVSA recall R/2021/140 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 29 April 2021. It covers vehicles built 30 November 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/140
Launched: 29 April 2021
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2117
Vehicles: 4 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The two grab handles on the left side of the headliner might not be attached according to specifications.

The fix

Inspect the mounting of the grab handles on the left side of the affected vehicles and correct it 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 E-Class	30 November 2020	4

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/146 The screw connection of the power supply on the starter might not have been installed according to specifications 4 May 2021, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
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
R/2021/132 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 5 May 2021, Mercedes-Benz EQC, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz SLK and others
R/2021/131 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 5 May 2021, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others
R/2021/129 The emergency call system might not meet specifications 5 May 2021, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz C-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.

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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