Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2015/239: Engine Hood May Not Behave As Intended In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 22 Dec 2015
- Launched
- 1,111
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1521
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 10 June 2015 and 16 July 2015. The reset mechanism for the dynamic bonnet (for pedestrian protection) might not have been fitted during manufacture. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check if the bonnet reset mechanism is fitted. Where the reset mechanism is missing fit a reset mechanism. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The reset mechanism for the dynamic bonnet (for pedestrian protection) might not have been fitted during manufacture. In the event of a head on collision where the dynamic bonnet is triggered the bonnet may not behave as designed thereby putting the vehicle occupants at higher risk of injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE HOOD MAY NOT BEHAVE AS INTENDED IN A COLLISION Defect: The reset mechanism for the dynamic bonnet (for pedestrian protection) might not have been fitted during manufacture. In the event of a head on collision where the dynamic bonnet is triggered the bonnet may not behave as designed thereby putting the vehicle occupants at higher risk of injury. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check if the bonnet reset mechanism is fitted. Where the reset mechanism is missing fit a reset mechanism.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine hood may not behave as intended in a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check if the bonnet reset mechanism is fitted. Where the reset mechanism is missing fit a reset mechanism.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 10 June 2015 and 16 July 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,111 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 SRPC1521 or the DVSA reference R/2015/239. 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/2015/222 on 17 Dec 2015, for windscreen wipers may fail. The one launched after it was R/2015/248 on 5 Jan 2016, for transmission may lock at low speed. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2015 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/239, launched 22 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.