Vehicle recall R/2023/143

Mercedes-Benz GLC recall: On affected vehicles the wheel and brake bleed bolts might not have been tightened with the required

DVSA recall R/2023/143 names the Mercedes-Benz GLC. It was launched 27 July 2023. It covers vehicles built 16 March 2023 to 20 March 2023.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/143
Launched: 27 July 2023
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2312 / 4092216
Vehicles: 3 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the wheel and brake bleed bolts might not have been tightened with the required torque.

The fix

Check the wheel and brake bleed bolts and tighten to the correct torque.

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	16 March 2023 to 20 March 2023	3

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Other recalls for these models

R/2023/223 On affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform. 29 August 2023, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-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
R/2023/226 On affected vehicles the length of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications. 3 November 2023, Mercedes-Benz GLC
R/2023/291 The socket for the towing device in the front crossmember might not meet specifications 10 November 2023, Mercedes-Benz GLC
R/2023/328 On affected vehicles the bonding of the front rear and fixed side windows might not meet specifications. 15 December 2023, Mercedes-Benz GLC
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

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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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