Mercedes-Benz SLK Recall R/2016/120: Steering Efficiency May Be Reduced, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 812
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1611
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled SLK vehicles built between 1 January 2016 and 31 March 2016. A lock nut on a rear suspension tie rod may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the rear tie rod lock nuts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A lock nut on a rear suspension tie rod may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. It may not act as intended even tightened to specification. It is unlikely the rod will disconnect but it may loosen and affect the vehicle's handling characteristics.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED Defect: A lock nut on a rear suspension tie rod may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. It may not act as intended even tightened to specification. It is unlikely the rod will disconnect but it may loosen and affect the vehicle's handling characteristics. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the rear tie rod lock nuts.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering efficiency may be reduced.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the rear tie rod lock nuts.
Are You Affected?
SLK built between 1 January 2016 and 31 March 2016 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 812 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 SRPC1611 or the DVSA reference R/2016/120. 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 Class, E Class, M Class, R Class and 1 moreThe driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time | Urgent | R/2021/279 | |
| A Class, C Class, E Class, M Class and 2 moreThe driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time | Urgent | R/2021/277 | |
| A Class, C Class, CLS, E Class and 5 moreThe software of certain communication modules may not meet specifications | Low | R/2021/083 | |
| C Class, CLS, E Class, GLC and 6 moreEngine control unit software to be updated | Low | R/2020/243 | |
| SLC, SLKEmission output requires improvement | Low | R/2020/011 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2016/092 on 15 Jun 2016, for maintenance flap may detach from vehicle. The one launched after it was R/2016/151 on 24 Jun 2016, for risk of fire. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/120, launched 15 June 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.