Mercedes-Benz CL209 Recall R/2005/002: Side Airbags May Deploy Inadvertently, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Feb 2005
- Launched
- 4,211
- vehicles in the UK
- p010
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CL209 vehicles. Due to incorrect wiring there is a possibility that the side airbags could deploy without warning. The dealer will modify incorrect wiring to correct setting. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to incorrect wiring there is a possibility that the side airbags could deploy without warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE AIRBAGS MAY DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY Defect: Due to incorrect wiring there is a possibility that the side airbags could deploy without warning. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the wiring. Incorrect wiring will be modified to correct setting.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: side airbags may deploy inadvertently.
The Fix
The dealer will modify incorrect wiring to correct setting.
Are You Affected?
CL209 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4,211 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code p010 or the DVSA reference R/2005/002. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| CLARouting of window-airbag wiring harness | Urgent | R/2025/460 | |
| VianoVariant of driver's airbag | Urgent | R/2025/262 | |
| VianoVariant of driver's airbag | Urgent | R/2025/261 | |
| VitoCheck driver's airbag replace if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/239 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was RCOMP/2004/006 on 26 Nov 2004, for iSOFIX anchorage may allow the CHILD SEAT to detach in the event of a collison. The one launched after it was R/2005/004 on 18 Feb 2005, for a hydraulic line in the braking system may leak. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/002, launched 16 February 2005. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.