Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2016/190: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Sep 2016
- Launched
- 3,591
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1618
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 1 December 2013 and 30 April 2016. A high pressure fuel line to the fuel pump may work looses and allow diesel to leak. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace fuel line. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A high pressure fuel line to the fuel pump may work looses and allow diesel to leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: A high pressure fuel line to the fuel pump may work looses and allow diesel to leak Remedy: On affected vehicles replace fuel line
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace fuel line.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 1 December 2013 and 30 April 2016 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3,591 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 SRPC1618 or the DVSA reference R/2016/190. 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/2016/189 on 6 Sep 2016, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2016/181 on 8 Sep 2016, for bonded windows may detach in a collision. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/190, launched 6 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.