Mercedes-Benz SLR Recall R/2008/154: Windshield May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 28 Apr 2008
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- P112
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled SLR vehicles. The windscreen may not have been installed to Daimler AG's strict production specifications. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the windscreen removed cleaned and bonded in accordance with the specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The windscreen may not have been installed to Daimler AG's strict production specifications. With the result that the windscreen may become detached.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDSHIELD MAY DETACH Defect: It has been identified that on subject vehicles the windscreen may not have been installed to Daimler AG's strict production specifications. With the result that the windscreen may become detached. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the windscreen removed cleaned and bonded in accordance with the specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: windshield may detach.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the windscreen removed cleaned and bonded in accordance with the specification.
Are You Affected?
SLR may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 5 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 P112 or the DVSA reference R/2008/154. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| SLRWheel bolts may become loose | Book soon | R/2007/066 | |
| GLE, GLSMounting of Multi-Purpose camera & interior mirror | Book soon | R/2025/217 | |
| GLCMounting of Multi-Purpose camera & interior mirror | Book soon | R/2025/216 | |
| Vito 447The rear view camera could display frozen images due to a defect in a memory chip | Book soon | R/2022/271 | |
| SprinterThe retaining washer on the bolt connecting the brake pedal to its bearing block could come loose | Urgent | R/2021/163 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2008/157 on 15 Apr 2008, for short circuit may occur. The one launched after it was R/2008/007 on 6 May 2008, for risk of fire. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2008.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/154, launched 28 April 2008. 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.