Vehicle recall R/2021/384

Mercedes-Benz CLS and others recall: Mounting screws of front axle brake callipers might not meet specifications

DVSA recall R/2021/384 names the Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 11 January 2022. It covers vehicles built 18 October 2021 to 26 October 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/384
Launched: 11 January 2022
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2155
Vehicles: DVSA lists 72 on each model line

What can go wrong

On vehicles with a fixed caliper brake system the mounting screws of the calipers on the front axle may not meet specifications.

The fix

Replace the screws on the front brake calipers on the affected vehicles.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 72. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz CLS	18 October 2021 to 26 October 2021	72
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	18 October 2021 to 26 October 2021	72
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	18 October 2021 to 26 October 2021	72

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2021/365 To achieve an improvement in the emissions 11 January 2022, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2021/434 The configuration of the mbux system might not meet specifications. 12 January 2022, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2021/446 The crankshaft might not meet specifications 13 January 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLB, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others
R/2021/438 Coolant pump might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit 21 January 2022, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and others
R/2022/019 The software of the engine control unit might not meet specifications 10 February 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz CLS and others
R/2022/024 The communication module might not meet specifications 16 February 2022, Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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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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