Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2016/032: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Mar 2016
- Launched
- 27
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1606
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 20 May 2014 and 30 November 2014. The threaded connection of the battery ground may not be tightened correctly due to deviation in the tightening angle monitoring. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check the ground connection of the battery line and if necessary replace the ground connection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The threaded connection of the battery ground may not be tightened correctly due to deviation in the tightening angle monitoring. In the event of a poor ground of the battery line a temporarily higher transition resistance could lead to the formation of sparks and local heating. This would increase the risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: The threaded connection of the battery ground may not be tightened correctly due to deviation in the tightening angle monitoring. In the event of a poor ground of the battery line a temporarily higher transition resistance could lead to the formation of sparks and local heating. This would increase the risk of fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the ground connection of the battery line and if necessary replace the ground connection.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the formation of sparks and local heating.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check the ground connection of the battery line and if necessary replace the ground connection.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 20 May 2014 and 30 November 2014 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 27 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 SRPC1606 or the DVSA reference R/2016/032. 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/2016/033 on 9 Mar 2016, for risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and/or fire. The one launched after it was R/2016/034 on 4 Apr 2016, for 1. airbags may fail to deploy or 2. airbags may deploy without obvious cause. 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/2016/032, launched 23 March 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.