Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2017/041: Short Circuit May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 12,633
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1703
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 1 October 2014 and 30 November 2016. The wiring to the front windscreen washers may not have been correctly routed. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check wiring and rework where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring to the front windscreen washers may not have been correctly routed. This may cause a short circuit and render the wipers in operative.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR Defect: The wiring to the front windscreen washers may not have been correctly routed. This may cause a short circuit and render the wipers in operative. Remedy: On affected vehicles check wiring and rework where necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a short circuit and render the wipers in operative.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check wiring and rework where necessary.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 1 October 2014 and 30 November 2016 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 12,633 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 SRPC1703 or the DVSA reference R/2017/041. 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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| E ClassGround connection bolting | Urgent | R/2025/155 | |
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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/2017/073 on 20 Feb 2017, for loss of power steering support. The one launched after it was R/2017/093 on 13 Mar 2017, for front airbag may be deactivated. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/041, launched 13 March 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.