Mercedes-Benz G Class, ML Class Recall R/2017/012: Front And/or Rear Axle Bolts May Not Be Tightened Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 14 Feb 2017
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1702
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled G Class, ML Class vehicles built between 1 September 2014 and 30 March 2015. The front and/or rear axle mounting bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the front and rear axle carrier bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front and/or rear axle mounting bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification. The bolts may break and could affect control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT AND/OR REAR AXLE BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY Defect: The front and/or rear axle mounting bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification. The bolts may break and could affect control of the vehicle. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the front and rear axle carrier bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front and/or rear axle bolts may not be tightened correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the front and rear axle carrier bolts.
Are You Affected?
G Class, ML Class built between 1 September 2014 and 30 March 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3 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 SRPC1702 or the DVSA reference R/2017/012. 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/2017/080 on 10 Feb 2017, for steering column may fracture. The one launched after it was R/2017/008 on 15 Feb 2017, for loss of brake fluid. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/012, launched 14 February 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.