Mercedes-Benz CLS, E Class Recall R/2015/041: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Mar 2015
- Launched
- 3,863
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1501
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CLS, E Class vehicles built between 1 July 2012 and 31 December 2014. A seal between bonnet and engine compartment may when the bonnet is opened temporarily stick to the bonnet. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles install additional clips to retain the seal. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A seal between bonnet and engine compartment may when the bonnet is opened temporarily stick to the bonnet. If this happens the seal may detach form its fixing and can fall into the gap between engine and partition wall. It is then possible the seal can make contact with the exhaust and under certain conditions catch fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: A seal between bonnet and engine compartment may when the bonnet is opened temporarily stick to the bonnet. If this happens the seal may detach form its fixing and can fall into the gap between engine and partition wall. It is then possible the seal can make contact with the exhaust and under certain conditions catch fire. Remedy: On affected vehicles install additional clips to retain the seal.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fire may occur.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles install additional clips to retain the seal.
Are You Affected?
CLS, E Class built between 1 July 2012 and 31 December 2014 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3,863 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 SRPC1501 or the DVSA reference R/2015/041. 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/2014/184 on 16 Jan 2015, for oil may leak. The one launched after it was R/2015/083 on 14 May 2015, for vehicle may shut down. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/041, launched 23 March 2015. 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.