Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2016/275: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2016
- Launched
- 26
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1627
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 1 June 2015 and 30 September 2016. On certain 6 and 8 cylinder engine vehicles a faulty rear engine compartment panel/bulkhead may have been installed. The dealer will inspect the clearance between the rear engine compartment panel/bulkhead and the exhaust catalytic converter. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On certain 6 and 8 cylinder engine vehicles a faulty rear engine compartment panel/bulkhead may have been installed. It is therefore possible that the panel/bulkhead may contact the left exhaust catalytic converter due to insufficient clearance. If the catalytic converter is subjected to high temperatures due to heavy driving conditions i.e. full throttle or towing then there is a risk of the rear engine compartment panel igniting and a vehicle fire ensuing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: On certain 6 and 8 cylinder engine vehicles a faulty rear engine compartment panel/bulkhead may have been installed. It is therefore possible that the panel/bulkhead may contact the left exhaust catalytic converter due to insufficient clearance. If the catalytic converter is subjected to high temperatures due to heavy driving conditions i.e. full throttle or towing then there is a risk of the rear engine compartment panel igniting and a vehicle fire ensuing. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect the clearance between the rear engine compartment panel/bulkhead and the exhaust catalytic converter. If the clearance is insufficient then the rear engine compartment panel/bulkhead will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the clearance between the rear engine compartment panel/bulkhead and the exhaust catalytic converter.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 1 June 2015 and 30 September 2016 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 26 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 SRPC1627 or the DVSA reference R/2016/275. 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/2016/270 on 15 Dec 2016, for extended seat belt may malfunction and reduce effectiveness of shoulder belt. The one launched after it was R/2016/306 on 26 Jan 2017, for trailer hitch may detach. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/275, launched 15 December 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.