Mercedes-Benz G Class Recall R/2017/127: Door Lock May Fail To Release, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 12 Apr 2017
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1710
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled G Class vehicles built between 1 June 2016 and 30 June 2016. Following an accident the forces required for releasing the door may be increased. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a quality assured cable between the inner door handle and door lock on all four doors. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Following an accident the forces required for releasing the door may be increased. The cable between the inner door handle and the door lock not being to specification may not be able to withstand these increased forces leaving the door unable to be opened from the inside. This may increase the risk of injury. Unlocking the door via the outer door handle is not affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DOOR LOCK MAY FAIL TO RELEASE Defect: Following an accident the forces required for releasing the door may be increased. The cable between the inner door handle and the door lock not being to specification may not be able to withstand these increased forces leaving the door unable to be opened from the inside. This may increase the risk of injury. Unlocking the door via the outer door handle is not affected. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a quality assured cable between the inner door handle and door lock on all four doors.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: door lock may fail to release.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and fit a quality assured cable between the inner door handle and door lock on all four doors.
Are You Affected?
G Class built between 1 June 2016 and 30 June 2016 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4 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 SRPC1710 or the DVSA reference R/2017/127. 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/2017/084 on 15 Mar 2017, for steering column switch module may become inoperative. The one launched after it was R/2017/124 on 19 Apr 2017, for faulty control unit may cause vehicle to perform outside specification. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/127, launched 12 April 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.