Mercedes-Benz CLA Recall R/2016/085: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Apr 2016
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1607
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CLA vehicles built between 2 September 2015 and 2 September 2015. The mounting nut for the battery ground line at the body may not have been tightened correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check and rework the threaded connection as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The mounting nut for the battery ground line at the body may not have been tightened correctly. If the connection is loose there could be sparks and localised heating which increases the risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: The mounting nut for the battery ground line at the body may not have been tightened correctly. If the connection is loose there could be sparks and localised heating which increases the risk of fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check and rework the threaded connection as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check and rework the threaded connection as necessary.
Are You Affected?
CLA built between 2 September 2015 and 2 September 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4 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 SRPC1607 or the DVSA reference R/2016/085. 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/2016/048 on 22 Apr 2016, for passenger bench seat may fail. The one launched after it was R/2016/088 on 22 Apr 2016, for possible loss of power steering assistance. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/085, launched 22 April 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.