Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2015/081: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 May 2015
- Launched
- 1,364
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1502
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 1 March 2014 and 31 August 2014. It is possible on certain petrol (gasoline) vehicles that the mounting hooks for the jet pump may not have been manufactured to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all likely to be affected vehicles to install an additional clip to the jet pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible on certain petrol (gasoline) vehicles that the mounting hooks for the jet pump may not have been manufactured to specification. The jet pump is mounted on top of the fuel delivery module in the fuel tank and if the mounting hooks were to fail it will result in the jet pump detaching from the module and a possible fall in fuel pressure. This fall in fuel pressure could either result in the engine not starting or in worst cases causing the engine to cut out or stall. This could affect the drivers ability to control the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: It is possible on certain petrol (gasoline) vehicles that the mounting hooks for the jet pump may not have been manufactured to specification. The jet pump is mounted on top of the fuel delivery module in the fuel tank and if the mounting hooks were to fail it will result in the jet pump detaching from the module and a possible fall in fuel pressure. This fall in fuel pressure could either result in the engine not starting or in worst cases causing the engine to cut out or stall. This could affect the drivers ability to control the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all likely to be affected vehicles to install an additional clip to the jet pump.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the jet pump detaching from the module and a possible fall in fuel pressure.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall all likely to be affected vehicles to install an additional clip to the jet pump.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 1 March 2014 and 31 August 2014 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,364 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.
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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 SRPC1502 or the DVSA reference R/2015/081. 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/2015/083 on 14 May 2015, for vehicle may shut down. The one launched after it was R/2015/086 on 9 Jun 2015, for steering efficiency may be reduced. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2015 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/081, launched 19 May 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.