Mercedes-Benz 215, 220 Recall R/2005/003: The Blower Regulator May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Feb 2005
- Launched
- 7,734
- vehicles in the UK
- P009
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled 215, 220 vehicles built between 1 January 2000 and 1 January 2000. The possibility exists that the heater blower regulator may fail resulting in an increase in temperature and the possibility of a fire. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will be retro-fitted with a wiring harness which incorporates a fuse holder. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that the heater blower regulator may fail resulting in an increase in temperature and the possibility of a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BLOWER REGULATOR MAY FAIL Defect: The possibility exists that the heater blower regulator may fail resulting in an increase in temperature and the possibility of a fire. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be retro-fitted with a wiring harness which incorporates a fuse holder.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an increase in temperature and the possibility of a fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will be retro-fitted with a wiring harness which incorporates a fuse holder.
Are You Affected?
215, 220 built between 1 January 2000 and 1 January 2000 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 7,734 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 P009 or the DVSA reference R/2005/003. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215, 220A hydraulic line in the braking system may leak | Urgent | R/2005/004 | |
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| Sprinter 907On certain vehicles an external ingress of fluids into the glow plug output stage may occur under specific conditions potentially resulting in an electrical short circuit and overheating of the component | Urgent | R/2023/094 | |
| A Class, CLA(118)Power supply connection of power steering might have been contaminated with adhesive | Urgent | R/2021/444 | |
| Sprinter 910Possible damage and short circuit of the glow plug relay in certain collision scenarios | Urgent | R/2020/296 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2005/004 on 18 Feb 2005, for a hydraulic line in the braking system may leak. The one launched after it was R/2005/059 on 8 Jun 2005, for brake pedal to master cylinder clevis pin can become detached. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/003, launched 23 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.