Mercedes-Benz A Class Recall R/2010/152: Brakes May Not Perform To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Apr 2001
- Launched
- 563
- vehicles in the UK
- 1838
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class vehicles built between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2000. Due to an internal issue with the brake master cylinder it is possible that when the vehicle is operated at ambient temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius there maybe an increase in brake travel which may increase stopping distances. The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the brake master cylinder. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an internal issue with the brake master cylinder it is possible that when the vehicle is operated at ambient temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius there maybe an increase in brake travel which may increase stopping distances.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKES MAY NOT PERFORM TO SPECIFICATION Defect: Due to an internal issue with the brake master cylinder it is possible that when the vehicle is operated at ambient temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius there maybe an increase in brake travel which may increase stopping distances. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the brake master cylinder.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brakes may not perform to specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the brake master cylinder.
Are You Affected?
A Class built between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2000 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 563 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 1838 or the DVSA reference R/2010/152. 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/2000/102 on 27 Apr 2001, for exhaust pipe may break. The one launched after it was R/2000/142 on 8 May 2001, for unintentional deployment of air bag. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/152, launched 28 April 2001. 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.