Mercedes-Benz M Class, S Class Hybrid Recall R/2015/248: Transmission May Lock At Low Speed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Jan 2016
- Launched
- 13
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1601
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled M Class, S Class Hybrid vehicles built between 29 April 2015 and 15 July 2015. The high-voltage battery charger may not have been produced to specification which could lead to an incorrect detection of an external charging cable. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the high-voltage charger on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The high-voltage battery charger may not have been produced to specification which could lead to an incorrect detection of an external charging cable. This in turn can lead the request for ,P, to be activated. If the speed is less than 5 km/h the transmission would activate the park pawl function which will prevent the vehicle from driving further and could increase the risk of an incident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TRANSMISSION MAY LOCK AT LOW SPEED Defect: The high-voltage battery charger may not have been produced to specification which could lead to an incorrect detection of an external charging cable. This in turn can lead the request for �P� to be activated. If the speed is less than 5 km/h the transmission would activate the park pawl function which will prevent the vehicle from driving further and could increase the risk of an incident. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high-voltage charger on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an incorrect detection of an external charging cable.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the high-voltage charger on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
M Class, S Class Hybrid built between 29 April 2015 and 15 July 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 13 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 SRPC1601 or the DVSA reference R/2015/248. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Class, E Class, M Class, R Class and 1 moreThe driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time | Urgent | R/2021/279 | |
| A Class, C Class, E Class, M Class and 2 moreThe driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time | Urgent | R/2021/277 | |
| C Class, CL Class, CLA, CLS and 6 moreFaulty control unit may cause vehicle to perform outside specification | Low | R/2017/124 | |
| M ClassFront suspension arm may not be tightened correctly | Urgent | R/2017/081 | |
| S Class HybridCombustion engine may fail to start | Low | R/2015/211 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2015/239 on 22 Dec 2015, for engine hood may not behave as intended in a collision. The one launched after it was R/2015/232 on 8 Jan 2016, for auto stop/start may shutdown without warning. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/248, launched 5 January 2016. 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.