Vehicle recall R/2024/475

Mercedes-Benz V-Class recall: Fastening of Steering Wheel Height Adjustment

DVSA recall R/2024/475 names the Mercedes-Benz V-Class. It was launched 29 November 2024. It covers vehicles built 29 February 2024.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2024/475
Launched: 29 November 2024
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC2420 / 4692110
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The fastening of the steering wheel height adjustment might not meet specifications.

The fix

Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the steering column tube on the affected vehicles.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz V-Class	29 February 2024	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2023/011 On affected vehicles the routing of the fuel filter drainpipe might not meet specifications. The drainpipe could come into contact with the underbody and become damaged leading to a diesel leak. 27 January 2023, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2022/335 The routing of the interior wiring harness in the area of the centre console might not meet specifications 29 November 2022, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2022/005 The coolant pump might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit 12 May 2022, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2022/118 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 9 May 2022, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2022/093 A component on the electronic circuit board of the air bag control unit could be damaged or displaced 3 May 2022, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2022/038 The crankshaft might not meet specifications 1 March 2022, Mercedes-Benz V-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.

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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