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Vehicle recall R/2021/396

Mercedes-Benz EQV recall: Connection between the front axle suspension strut and steering knuckle could loosen

DVSA recall R/2021/396 names the Mercedes-Benz EQV. It was launched 3 December 2021. It covers vehicles built 14 September 2020 to 30 March 2021.

Recall data updated

Recall
R/2021/396
Launched
3 December 2021
Issued by
MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference
SRX2105
Vehicles
302 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On certain vehicles the connection between the front axle suspension strut and the steering knuckle could loosen due to an insufficient preload force.

The fix

Carry out replacement of the suspension bolt (top and bottom / left and right) as well as the nut.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
ModelBuiltVehicles
Mercedes-Benz EQV14 September 2020 to 30 March 2021302
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Other recalls for these models

  • R/2020/375 Mounted suspension struts are not sufficiently reinforced 12 January 2021, Mercedes-Benz EQV

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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.

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