Mercedes-Benz B Class Recall R/2016/151: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Jun 2016
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1616
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled B Class vehicles. A threaded connection in the Prefuse box may not be tightened to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check threaded connection and where necessary replace fuse box. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A threaded connection in the Prefuse box may not be tightened to the correct specification. This may excessive resistance and create a heat source. This could cause a fire. Additionally vibration may cause power disruption which could affect the operation of steering power assistance ABS SRS and/or instrument failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: A threaded connection in the Prefuse box may not be tightened to the correct specification. This may excessive resistance and create a heat source. This could cause a fire. Additionally vibration may cause power disruption which could affect the operation of steering power assistance ABS SRS and/or instrument failure.. Remedy: On affected vehicles check threaded connection and where necessary replace fuse box.
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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: on affected vehicles check threaded connection and where necessary replace fuse box.
Are You Affected?
B Class 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 SRPC1616 or the DVSA reference R/2016/151. 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, B Class, CLA, EQA and 3 moreBackup function of steering software | Urgent | R/2024/166 | |
| A Class, B ClassAffected vehicles have an engine control unit software that deviates from the local legal requirements | Low | R/2023/062 | |
| A Class, B ClassUpdate to improve emissions | Low | R/2021/399 | |
| A Class, B Class, B Class/gla/glb, C Class and 7 moreThe communication module may be deactivated | Low | R/2021/082 | |
| A Class, B Class, CLA, GLCAn electrical contact inside the engine control unit may not meet the specification | Low | R/2020/277 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2016/120 on 15 Jun 2016, for steering efficiency may be reduced. The one launched after it was R/2016/139 on 28 Jun 2016, for engine may stall/stop unexpectedly. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/151, launched 24 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.