Vehicle recall R/2023/185

Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Mercedes-Benz GLB recall: On affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle

DVSA recall R/2023/185 names the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Mercedes-Benz GLB. It was launched 10 July 2023. It covers vehicles built 3 May 2019 to 17 July 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/185
Launched: 10 July 2023
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2166 / 3390020
Vehicles: DVSA lists 4,148 on each model line

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle.

The fix

Replace the front axle carrier.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 4,148. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz A-Class	3 May 2019 to 10 July 2019	4,148
Mercedes-Benz GLB	6 June 2019 to 17 July 2020	4,148

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2023/190 On affected vehicles the equipped tyres might not meet the load requirements. 17 July 2023, Mercedes-Benz A-Class
R/2023/062 Affected vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal requirements 13 March 2023, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz B-Class
R/2024/024 On affected vehicles the panel located between the windscreen and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair. 7 February 2024, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and others
R/2022/284 Mechanical damage to the ESP unit 24 October 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLB
R/2024/166 Backup function of steering software 6 May 2024, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz EQA and others
R/2022/146 The level sensor linkage on the rear axle might not have been installed correctly 9 June 2022, Mercedes-Benz GLB

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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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