Mercedes-Benz GLE Recall R/2015/222: Windscreen Wipers May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Dec 2015
- Launched
- 1,531
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1517
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLE vehicles built between 9 February 2015 and 14 October 2015. Cabling may have been incorrectly routed and the wiper linkage could chafe the cabling causing a short circuit. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check cabling. Either rework or replace cabling as required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Cabling may have been incorrectly routed and the wiper linkage could chafe the cabling causing a short circuit. If this happens the wiper motor could become inoperative.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WINDSCREEN WIPERS MAY FAIL Defect: Cabling may have been incorrectly routed and the wiper linkage could chafe the cabling causing a short circuit. If this happens the wiper motor could become inoperative. Remedy: On affected vehicles check cabling. Either rework or replace cabling as required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a short circuit.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check cabling. Either rework or replace cabling as required.
Are You Affected?
GLE built between 9 February 2015 and 14 October 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,531 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 SRPC1517 or the DVSA reference R/2015/222. 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/2015/237 on 1 Dec 2015, for fire may occur. The one launched after it was R/2015/239 on 22 Dec 2015, for engine hood may not behave as intended in a collision. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/222, launched 17 December 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.