Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2017/084: Steering Column Switch Module May Become Inoperative, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1706
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 1 July 2016 and 31 July 2016. The lever used to select the drive range on the steering column switch module may become inoperative due to possible damage of a circuit board. The dealer will replace the steering column switch module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The lever used to select the drive range on the steering column switch module may become inoperative due to possible damage of a circuit board. In the event of this fault occurs then manual selection of the drive range (D R N P) would no longer be possible. The Auto-P function as well as the automatic parking brake will still be available as intended. During manoeuvring the vehicle may not change the drive range as intended by the driver when operating the selector lever during standstill. This could result in an increased risk of a collision/accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE Defect: It has been identified that the lever used to select the drive range on the steering column switch module may become inoperative due to possible damage of a circuit board. In the event of this fault occurs then manual selection of the drive range (D R N P) would no longer be possible. The Auto-P function as well as the automatic parking brake will still be available as intended. During manoeuvring the vehicle may not change the drive range as intended by the driver when operating the selector lever during standstill. This could result in an increased risk of a collision/accident. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the steering column switch module.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an increased risk of a collision/accident.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the steering column switch module.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 1 July 2016 and 31 July 2016 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 SRPC1706 or the DVSA reference R/2017/084. 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/2017/081 on 15 Mar 2017, for front suspension arm may not be tightened correctly. The one launched after it was R/2017/127 on 12 Apr 2017, for door lock may fail to release. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/084, 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.