Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2015/121: Side Restraint System May Not Function As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Jul 2015
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1506
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 1 October 2014 and 30 October 2014. The threaded connection of the crash sensors at the B-pillars may not be to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the threaded connection of the crash sensors at both the left and right B-pillars. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The threaded connection of the crash sensors at the B-pillars may not be to specification. There is a possibility that the side restraint system may trigger too late or not at all in the event of a side impact which may pose an increased risk of injury for the vehicle occupants.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED Defect: The threaded connection of the crash sensors at the B-pillars may not be to specification. There is a possibility that the side restraint system may trigger too late or not at all in the event of a side impact which may pose an increased risk of injury for the vehicle occupants. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the threaded connection of the crash sensors at both the left and right B-pillars.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: side restraint system may not function as intended.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the threaded connection of the crash sensors at both the left and right B-pillars.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 1 October 2014 and 30 October 2014 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3 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 SRPC1506 or the DVSA reference R/2015/121. 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/2015/086 on 9 Jun 2015, for steering efficiency may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2015/099 on 14 Jul 2015, for possibility of loss of drive. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history and all recalls launched in 2015.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/121, launched 7 July 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.