Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2016/298: Flammable Vapour May Ignite, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Jan 2017
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1701
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 1 August 2015 and 30 September 2015. The threaded connection on the Adblue filler pipe and ground cable for the fuel tank access may not be correctly tightened on vehicles with diesel engine OM651. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the connection of the Adblue filler pipe and ground cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The threaded connection on the Adblue filler pipe and ground cable for the fuel tank access may not be correctly tightened on vehicles with diesel engine OM651. It is possible for the connection to work loose and fail thereby causing the possibility of an electrostatic discharge. In extreme conditions there is a possibility of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FLAMMABLE VAPOUR MAY IGNITE Defect: The threaded connection on the Adblue filler pipe and ground cable for the fuel tank access may not be correctly tightened on vehicles with diesel engine OM651. It is possible for the connection to work loose and fail thereby causing the possibility of an electrostatic discharge. In extreme conditions there is a possibility of fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the connection of the Adblue filler pipe and ground cable.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the possibility of an electrostatic discharge.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the connection of the Adblue filler pipe and ground cable.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 1 August 2015 and 30 September 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 5 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 SRPC1701 or the DVSA reference R/2016/298. 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/2016/306 on 26 Jan 2017, for trailer hitch may detach. The one launched after it was R/2016/299 on 30 Jan 2017, for front passenger airbag may be deactivated. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/298, launched 30 January 2017. 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.