Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class, C Class And 6 More Recall R/2015/259: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Jan 2016
- Launched
- 1,327
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1600
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, B Class, C Class and 6 more vehicles built between 28 October 2015 and 19 November 2015. The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to crack formation and fuel leaking.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.
Are You Affected?
A Class, B Class, C Class and 6 more built between 28 October 2015 and 19 November 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,327 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 SRPC1600 or the DVSA reference R/2015/259. 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/2015/247 on 8 Jan 2016, for stop start engine may not restart. The one launched after it was R/2016/002 on 9 Feb 2016, for risk of fire. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/259, launched 21 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.