Mercedes-Benz A Class, CLA, GLA Recall R/2016/124: Vehicle May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Sep 2016
- Launched
- 38
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1613
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, CLA, GLA vehicles built between 1 October 2015 and 30 November 2015. A potentially faulty weld between the plate carrier and the hub of a clutch could be faulty/cracked and could fail. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the dual clutch of the transmission. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A potentially faulty weld between the plate carrier and the hub of a clutch could be faulty/cracked and could fail. This can cause limp-home mode to be adopted or all drive to be lost. As a result the risk of a collision is heightened.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY STALL Defect: A potentially faulty weld between the plate carrier and the hub of a clutch could be faulty/cracked and could fail. This can cause limp-home mode to be adopted or all drive to be lost. As a result the risk of a collision is heightened. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the dual clutch of the transmission.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause limp-home mode to be adopted or all drive to be lost.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the dual clutch of the transmission.
Are You Affected?
A Class, CLA, GLA built between 1 October 2015 and 30 November 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 38 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 SRPC1613 or the DVSA reference R/2016/124. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| A ClassInterior door handle release | Book soon | R/2026/098 | |
| CLABolting of front seats and belt buckles | Urgent | R/2025/533 | |
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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/2016/183 on 8 Sep 2016, for window adhesion may not be sufficiently bonded. The one launched after it was R/2016/198 on 10 Oct 2016, for vehicle may roll away. 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/2016/124, launched 28 September 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.