Mercedes-Benz GLE, ML Class Recall R/2016/150: Threaded Connection Of The Right Rear Seat Belt End Fitting May Fail In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Jul 2016
- Launched
- 54
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1617
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLE, ML Class vehicles built between 1 April 2015 and 31 August 2015. Due to a deviation in the manufacturing process the retaining bolt for the right rear seal belt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: where necessary rework threaded connection tighten securing bolt to correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a deviation in the manufacturing process the retaining bolt for the right rear seal belt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. In the event of a collision the belt may fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THREADED CONNECTION OF THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT END FITTING MAY FAIL IN A COLLISION Defect: Due to a deviation in the manufacturing process the retaining bolt for the right rear seal belt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. In the event of a collision the belt may fail. Remedy: Where necessary rework threaded connection tighten securing bolt to correct specification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: threaded connection of the right rear seat belt end fitting may fail in a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: where necessary rework threaded connection tighten securing bolt to correct specification.
Are You Affected?
GLE, ML Class built between 1 April 2015 and 31 August 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 54 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 SRPC1617 or the DVSA reference R/2016/150. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| GLEInstallation of the heat shield | Low | R/2026/326 | |
| GLERear seat belt bolting | Urgent | R/2026/221 | |
| GLE, GLSMounting of Multi-Purpose camera & interior mirror | Book soon | R/2025/217 | |
| GLE, GLSBolting of 48V ground connection | Urgent | R/2024/173 | |
| GLEOn affected vehicles under specific conditions (such as electric driving in wet weather) the required operating force of the brake pedal for a deceleration intended by the driver might be increased | Urgent | R/2023/346 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2016/141 on 7 Jul 2016, for engine may stall/stop unexpectedly. The one launched after it was R/2016/156 on 2 Aug 2016, for braking performance may be reduced. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/150, launched 18 July 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.