Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2014/113: Steering Control May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Sep 2014
- Launched
- 8,140
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1403
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 17 January 2014 and 22 September 2014. The steering column coupling lock may not have been installed correctly. The dealer will check and if required replace the steering coupling. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering column coupling lock may not have been installed correctly. The driver will recieve warning of the issue by noise. However in extreme circumstances it is possible that steering control of the vehicle could be affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: It is possible that the steering column coupling lock may not have been installed correctly. The driver will recieve warning of the issue by noise. However in extreme circumstances it is possible that steering control of the vehicle could be affected. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required replace the steering coupling.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering control may be affected.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if required replace the steering coupling.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 17 January 2014 and 22 September 2014 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 8,140 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 SRPC1403 or the DVSA reference R/2014/113. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Class, EQE, GLCBolting of steering coupling | Urgent | R/2025/333 | |
| C ClassDriver seat belt fitting | Urgent | R/2025/158 | |
| C Class, CLS, E Class, GLCMisfire detection M264 | Low | R/2024/474 | |
| C ClassBolting connection Pre-Fuse box | Low | R/2024/281 | |
| C ClassScrew connections of 12 V and 48 V ground points | Urgent | R/2024/299 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2014/094 on 11 Sep 2014, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2014/097 on 6 Oct 2014, for braking may be affected. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2014 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/113, launched 30 September 2014. 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.