Mercedes-Benz M Class Recall R/2017/081: Front Suspension Arm May Not Be Tightened Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1705
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled M Class vehicles built between 6 January 2016 and 6 January 2016. The ball joint securing the upper arm to the steering knuckle may not have been tightened to the correct torque. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check installation of upper arm and replace arm if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ball joint securing the upper arm to the steering knuckle may not have been tightened to the correct torque.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SUSPENSION ARM MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY Defect: The ball joint securing the upper arm to the steering knuckle may not have been tightened to the correct torque. Remedy: On affected vehicles check installation of upper arm and replace arm if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front suspension arm may not be tightened correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check installation of upper arm and replace arm if necessary.
Are You Affected?
M Class built between 6 January 2016 and 6 January 2016 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 6 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 SRPC1705 or the DVSA reference R/2017/081. 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/2017/093 on 13 Mar 2017, for front airbag may be deactivated. The one launched after it was R/2017/084 on 15 Mar 2017, for steering column switch module may become inoperative. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/081, launched 15 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.