Vehicle recall R/2022/290

Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall: Water ingress into the trunk and therefore moisture might enter into the signal acquisition and actuation module

DVSA recall R/2022/290 names the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was launched 24 October 2022. It covers vehicles built 1 June 2021 to 9 June 2022.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/290
Launched: 24 October 2022
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2238
Vehicles: 1,564 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Moisture may ingress into the signal acquisition module.

The fix

Retro fit a cover to the signal acquisition module.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	1 June 2021 to 9 June 2022	1,564

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Other recalls for these models

R/2022/300 Software of the communication module may not correspond with the specifications 26 October 2022, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2022/302 A weld seam of the supporting structure of the transmission connection may not correspond with the specifications 7 November 2022, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2022/301 The holding force of the fuel feed line may not correspond with the specifications 7 November 2022, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2022/251 The engine control unit wiring harness might come in contact with the engine hood 6 September 2022, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2022/225 Vehicles might be equipped with an incorrect variant of the tyre pressure label in the tank flap 5 August 2022, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2023/020 The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. 6 February 2023, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Mercedes-Benz Clc, 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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