Vehicle recall R/2023/229

Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall: On affected vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened (R/2023/229)

DVSA recall R/2023/229 names the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was launched 14 August 2023. It covers vehicles built 20 November 2021 to 26 March 2022.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/229
Launched: 14 August 2023
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2321 / 5491108
Vehicles: 9 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened with an insufficient torque.

The fix

Check the bolting of the ground connections and repair 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 C-Class	20 November 2021 to 26 March 2022	9

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Other recalls for these models

R/2023/231 Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain C-Class (206 platform) vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened with an insufficient torque. 14 August 2023, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2023/230 On affected vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened with an insufficient torque. 14 August 2023, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
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/2023/246 On affected vehicles the cable lug of the 48V ground connection in the engine compartment might not be fixed correctly. 4 September 2023, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2023/151 On affected vehicles the inflation of the front passenger airbag might not meet specifications. 10 July 2023, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2023/260 Welding between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications 2 October 2023, Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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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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