Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2012/151: Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Jan 2013
- Launched
- 604
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1300
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 1 April 2012 and 30 June 2012. Monitoring Daimler AG became aware that in isolated cases on the E-Class coupe the air of the right windowbag may be able to escape more quickly than intended in the event that this is activated in an accident. The dealer will replace the right windowbag as a precautionary measure. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Monitoring Daimler AG became aware that in isolated cases on the E-Class coupe the air of the right windowbag may be able to escape more quickly than intended in the event that this is activated in an accident. In the event of a collision and in extreme cases the strict internal safety requirements of Daimler AG may not be adhered to.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: During production monitoring Daimler AG became aware that in isolated cases on the E-Class coupe the air of the right windowbag may be able to escape more quickly than intended in the event that this is activated in an accident. In the event of a collision and in extreme cases the strict internal safety requirements of Daimler AG may not be adhered to. Remedy: Replace the right windowbag as a precautionary measure.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may not deploy correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the right windowbag as a precautionary measure.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 1 April 2012 and 30 June 2012 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 604 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 SRPC1300 or the DVSA reference R/2012/151. 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/2012/148 on 4 Dec 2012, for bonnet catch may release. The one launched after it was R/2012/159 on 29 Jan 2013, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/151, launched 22 January 2013. 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.