Mercedes-Benz CLA Recall R/2016/088: Possible Loss Of Power Steering Assistance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Apr 2016
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1608
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CLA vehicles. The torque sensor of the electric power steering assistance may be damaged which can adversely affected the tightness of the housing and allow water ingress. The recall notice describes the fix as: that is likely to be affected and replace the electric power steering. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The torque sensor of the electric power steering assistance may be damaged which can adversely affected the tightness of the housing and allow water ingress. The defect could lead to failure of the torque sensor and consequently shut off the steering power assistance and lead to an elevated risk of collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE Defect: The torque sensor of the electric power steering assistance may be damaged which can adversely affected the tightness of the housing and allow water ingress. The defect could lead to failure of the torque sensor and consequently shut off the steering power assistance and lead to an elevated risk of collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicle that is likely to be affected and replace the electric power steering.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to failure of the torque sensor and consequently shut off the steering power assistance and lead to an elevated risk of collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that is likely to be affected and replace the electric power steering.
Are You Affected?
CLA may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 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 SRPC1608 or the DVSA reference R/2016/088. 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/2016/085 on 22 Apr 2016, for risk of fire. The one launched after it was R/2016/079 on 9 May 2016, for seat belt may fail. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/088, 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.