Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class Recall R/2012/063: Transmission May Not Operate Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 May 2012
- Launched
- 51
- vehicles in the UK
- P189
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, B Class vehicles built between 1 February 2011 and 30 June 2011. A frictional connection (clutch within the gearbox) may go out of tolerance and produce a chattering noise. The dealer will replace where necessary the transmission. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A frictional connection (clutch within the gearbox) may go out of tolerance and produce a chattering noise. This will be followed by a warning message appearing in the instrument cluster and symptoms similar to a slipping clutch.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TRANSMISSION MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY Defect: A frictional connection (clutch within the gearbox) may go out of tolerance and produce a chattering noise. This will be followed by a warning message appearing in the instrument cluster and symptoms similar to a slipping clutch. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the thrust link belt of the continuously variable transmission. Where necessary the transmission will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: transmission may not operate correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where necessary the transmission.
Are You Affected?
A Class, B Class built between 1 February 2011 and 30 June 2011 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 51 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 P189 or the DVSA reference R/2012/063. 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/2012/044 on 1 May 2012, for incorrect cross-member bolts fitted. The one launched after it was R/2012/088 on 18 Sep 2012, for loss of control. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/063, launched 18 May 2012. 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.