Mercedes-Benz C Class, E Class Recall R/2012/159: Engine May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Jan 2013
- Launched
- 6,090
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1301
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, E Class vehicles built between 1 August 2011 and 31 December 2011. Cracks in the charge air hose may possibly occur. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the charge air hose. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Cracks in the charge air hose may possibly occur. This may subsequently lead to the engine switching to limp-home mode. In rare individual cases the engine shutting off cannot be ruled out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT Defect: Cracks in the charge air hose may possibly occur. This may subsequently lead to the engine switching to limp-home mode. In rare individual cases the engine shutting off cannot be ruled out. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the charge air hose.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may cut out.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the charge air hose.
Are You Affected?
C Class, E Class built between 1 August 2011 and 31 December 2011 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 6,090 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 SRPC1301 or the DVSA reference R/2012/159. 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/2012/151 on 22 Jan 2013, for airbag may not deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2013/017 on 4 Mar 2013, for accelerator pedal may be impeded by floor mat. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2013 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/159, launched 29 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.