Vehicle recall R/2023/291

Mercedes-Benz GLC recall: The socket for the towing device in the front crossmember might not meet specifications

DVSA recall R/2023/291 names the Mercedes-Benz GLC. It was launched 10 November 2023. It covers vehicles built 4 July 2022 to 20 December 2023.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/291
Launched: 10 November 2023
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2333/6290004
Vehicles: 2,110 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the socket for the front towing device might not meet specifications.

The fix

Check the towing device and replace the front cross member 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	4 July 2022 to 20 December 2023	2,110

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Other recalls for these models

R/2023/226 On affected vehicles the length of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications. 3 November 2023, Mercedes-Benz GLC
R/2023/328 On affected vehicles the bonding of the front rear and fixed side windows might not meet specifications. 15 December 2023, Mercedes-Benz GLC
R/2023/223 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/2024/013 On affected vehicles the bolting of the high-pressure fuel pump might not meet specifications. 30 January 2024, Mercedes-Benz GLC
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/2023/143 On affected vehicles the wheel and brake bleed bolts might not have been tightened with the required torque. 27 July 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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