Mercedes-Benz G Wagon Recall R/2010/178: Directional Control May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 Apr 2007
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- P087
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled G Wagon vehicles. The differential lock switches may have been supplied with a defective printed circuit board. The dealer will replace the differential switches. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The differential lock switches may have been supplied with a defective printed circuit board. This could result in the differential not engaging turning off without warning or in the worst case the differential may engage without warning which could affect directional control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: It is possible that the differential lock switches may have been supplied with a defective printed circuit board. This could result in the differential not engaging turning off without warning or in the worst case the differential may engage without warning which could affect directional control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the differential switches.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the differential not engaging turning off without warning or in the worst case the differential may engage without warning which could affect directional control of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the differential switches.
Are You Affected?
G Wagon may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 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 P087 or the DVSA reference R/2010/178. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| G WagonFuel return hose may leak | Urgent | R/2005/126 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2010/179 on 2 Apr 2007, for short circuit may occur. The one launched after it was R/2007/066 on 30 Apr 2007, for wheel bolts may become loose. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2007.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/178, launched 11 April 2007. 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.