Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2016/255: Vehicle May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Nov 2016
- Launched
- 4,231
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1624
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 1 October 2015 and 31 August 2016. The rear bench seat frame may impede the wiring harness connecting the fuel supply pump. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check condition of the wiring harness repair if necessary and reroute. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear bench seat frame may impede the wiring harness connecting the fuel supply pump. This could affect fuel supply and the engine may cut out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT Defect: The rear bench seat frame may impede the wiring harness connecting the fuel supply pump. This could affect fuel supply and the engine may cut out. Remedy: On affected vehicles check condition of the wiring harness repair if necessary and reroute.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle may cut out.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check condition of the wiring harness repair if necessary and reroute.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 1 October 2015 and 31 August 2016 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4,231 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 SRPC1624 or the DVSA reference R/2016/255. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
| E ClassCoolant pump control software | Low | R/2026/201 | |
| E ClassRouting of transmission wiring harness | Book soon | R/2025/534 | |
| E ClassGround connection bolting | Urgent | R/2025/155 | |
| E ClassWelding of rear axle carrier | Book soon | R/2024/502 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2016/235 on 31 Oct 2016, for automatic transmission may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2016/254 on 25 Nov 2016, for seat belt restraint may be impaired. 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/2016/255, launched 17 November 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.