Mercedes-Benz G Class Recall R/2015/237: Fire May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Dec 2015
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1520
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled G Class vehicles built between 28 October 2015 and 29 October 2015. The cylinder head of the high pressure fuel pump may not be to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The cylinder head of the high pressure fuel pump may not be to specification. During operation of the pump cracks can form and eventually fuel may leak. Escaping fuel could lead to the engine stopping and fuel leaking in exceptional circumstances could lead to a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FIRE MAY OCCUR Defect: The cylinder head of the high pressure fuel pump may not be to specification. During operation of the pump cracks can form and eventually fuel may leak. Escaping fuel could lead to the engine stopping and fuel leaking in exceptional circumstances could lead to a fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel pump.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the engine stopping and fuel leaking in exceptional circumstances could lead to a fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel pump.
Are You Affected?
G Class built between 28 October 2015 and 29 October 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4 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 SRPC1520 or the DVSA reference R/2015/237. 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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| AMG GT, C Class, CLS, E Class and 5 moreOn affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform | Urgent | R/2023/223 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2015/231 on 1 Dec 2015, for vehicle may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2015/222 on 17 Dec 2015, for windscreen wipers may fail. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/237, launched 1 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.