Mercedes-Benz A Class Recall R/2005/140: Wiper Arm May Fracture, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 19 Dec 2005
- Launched
- 16,202
- vehicles in the UK
- P043
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class vehicles. During the manufacturing process a notch may have been formed on the wiper arm which in extreme cases can cause the arm to fracture. The dealer will inspect the wiper arm and replaced if found to be suffering from this defect. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During the manufacturing process a notch may have been formed on the wiper arm which in extreme cases can cause the arm to fracture.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WIPER ARM MAY FRACTURE Defect: It has been identified that during the manufacturing process a notch may have been formed on the wiper arm which in extreme cases can cause the arm to fracture. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the wiper arm inspected and replaced if found to be suffering from this defect.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the arm to fracture.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the wiper arm and replaced if found to be suffering from this defect.
Are You Affected?
A Class may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 16,202 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 P043 or the DVSA reference R/2005/140. 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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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2005/088 on 17 Oct 2005, for suspension carrier link may fail. The one launched after it was R/2005/165 on 21 Dec 2005, for rear seat lock springs may not be correctly located. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2005.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/140, launched 19 December 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.