Vehicle recall R/2024/174

Mercedes-Benz E-Class recall: Routing of transmission wiring harness (R/2024/174)

DVSA recall R/2024/174 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It was launched 17 April 2024. It covers vehicles built 27 November 2023.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2024/174
Launched: 17 April 2024
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2406
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the routing of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications. The distance of the wiring harness to the drive shaft might be too small causing it to chafe.

The fix

Check the routing of the transmission wiring harness and rework it 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 E-Class	27 November 2023	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2024/130 System protection 25 March 2024, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and others
R/2024/128 Bolting of 48 volt ground connection 25 March 2024, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2024/307 Tightness of Transmission Wiring Harness Connector 24 October 2024, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
R/2024/305 Tightness of Transmission Wiring Harness Connector 24 October 2024, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
R/2024/399 Function Cross Traffic Alert 20 November 2024, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2024/398 Function Cross Traffic Alert 20 November 2024, Mercedes-Benz E-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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