Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class, CLA And 1 More Recall R/2015/145: Front Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Aug 2015
- Launched
- 1,028
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1507
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, B Class, CLA and 1 more vehicles built between 8 September 2014 and 7 November 2014. Certain fuses in the passenger's footwell may not have been fitted correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check fuses and if necessary replace fuse box. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain fuses in the passenger's footwell may not have been fitted correctly. This may adversely affect the instrument cluster windscreen wipers and the passenger seat occupancy recognition system. In certain conditions this may cause the passenger's air bag not to deploy in an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: Certain fuses in the passenger's footwell may not have been fitted correctly. This may adversely affect the instrument cluster windscreen wipers and the passenger seat occupancy recognition system. In certain conditions this may cause the passenger's air bag not to deploy in an accident. Remedy: On affected vehicles check fuses and if necessary replace fuse box.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the passenger's air bag not to deploy in an accident.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check fuses and if necessary replace fuse box.
Are You Affected?
A Class, B Class, CLA and 1 more built between 8 September 2014 and 7 November 2014 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,028 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 SRPC1507 or the DVSA reference R/2015/145. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLA, GLBElectric drive unit power electronics | Low | R/2026/315 | |
| CLA, GLBSoftware version of communication module | Low | R/2026/203 | |
| A ClassInterior door handle release | Book soon | R/2026/098 | |
| CLABolting of front seats and belt buckles | Urgent | R/2025/533 | |
| CLAVariant of 48V wiring harness | Urgent | R/2025/556 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2015/149 on 30 Jul 2015, for front seats may not be secured acording to specification. The one launched after it was R/2015/144 on 25 Aug 2015, for vehicle may roll away. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/145, launched 12 August 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.