Vehicle recall R/2023/171

Mercedes-Benz G-Class recall: On affected vehicles the oil supply for the rear axle drive shaft bearing might not meet

DVSA recall R/2023/171 names the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It was launched 10 July 2023. It covers vehicles built 4 September 2008 to 6 July 2011.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/171
Launched: 10 July 2023
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2314 / 3594019
Vehicles: 5 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the oil supply for the rear axle drive shaft bearing might not meet specifications.

The fix

Replace the rear axle differential housing cover.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz G-Class	4 September 2008 to 6 July 2011	5

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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/2023/070 On certain vehicles the front axle wiring harness might come in contact with the auxiliary oil cooler. 6 April 2023, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2024/150 Filling of Air Conditioning Refrigerant 8 April 2024, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2023/358 Housing of the rear axle transmission 2 August 2024, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2022/113 One or more control unit vehicle configurations might not meet specifications 13 May 2022, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
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

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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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