Vehicle recall R/2021/284

Mercedes-Benz G-Class recall: The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications

DVSA recall R/2021/284 names the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It was launched 20 August 2021. It covers vehicles built 4 August 2020 to 3 September 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/284
Launched: 20 August 2021
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2137
Vehicles: 19 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications.

The fix

Check the side crash sensors in the doors 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 G-Class	4 August 2020 to 3 September 2020	19

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/110 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 13 May 2021, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS and others
R/2021/376 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 29 November 2021, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA and others
R/2021/120 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 11 May 2021, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others
R/2021/111 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 10 May 2021, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and others
R/2021/130 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 1 December 2021, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz CLA 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.

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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