Mercedes-Benz 190 Recall R/2016/009: Doors May Double-lock Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 25 Feb 2016
- Launched
- 285
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1604
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled 190 vehicles built between 1 December 2014 and 30 November 2015. The double lock function for the door locks may operate even when the doors are unlocked. The dealer will update software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The double lock function for the door locks may operate even when the doors are unlocked. In this mode the interior door handles may be deactivated.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DOORS MAY DOUBLE-LOCK UNEXPECTEDLY Defect: The double lock function for the door locks may operate even when the doors are unlocked. In this mode the interior door handles may be deactivated. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and update software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: doors may double-lock unexpectedly.
The Fix
The dealer will update software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
190 built between 1 December 2014 and 30 November 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 285 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 SRPC1604 or the DVSA reference R/2016/009. 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 ClassInterior door handle release | Book soon | R/2026/098 | |
| CLSParameter data set of airbag control unit | Urgent | R/2024/268 | |
| GLE, GLSThe fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2022/283 | |
| CLA(118)Bowden cables with an insufficient length may have been installed in the front doors | Book soon | R/2022/195 | |
| E ClassThe bonding of the right rear door window bar might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2022/170 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2016/002 on 9 Feb 2016, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2016/033 on 9 Mar 2016, for risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and/or fire. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/009, launched 25 February 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.