Vehicle recall R/2022/296

Mercedes-Benz GLC recall: The wiring harness at the b-pillar might be damaged.

DVSA recall R/2022/296 names the Mercedes-Benz GLC. It was launched 18 October 2022. It covers vehicles built 1 September 2022.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2022/296
Launched: 18 October 2022
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2247
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The mounting of an acoustic pad on the B-pillar might not meet specifications.

The fix

Remove the acoustic pads and check the seat belt retractors and replace 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 GLC	1 September 2022	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2022/276 The support of the windowbag in the area of the B-pillar might not meet specifications. 18 October 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLC
R/2022/238 The routing of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications 16 August 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2023/023 On affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture. 20 February 2023, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLE, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2022/048 Certain mode 2 charging cables for charging at a hiousehold power socket might not meet specifications 25 May 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLC
R/2022/061 A particle in the fuel rail might lead to a leak between the fuel rail and the injector 24 March 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and others
R/2023/162 On affected vehicles the stabilisation of the footwell cover in the area of the accelerator pedal might be insufficient. 21 June 2023, Mercedes-Benz GLC

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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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