Mercedes-Benz G Class Recall R/2017/146: Steering Column Coupling May Not Be Tight, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Jun 2017
- Launched
- 482
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1714
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled G Class vehicles built between 1 June 2012 and 31 March 2017. Insufficient tightening of the steering column coupling could lead to wear of the steering coupling during use. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the steering column coupling. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Insufficient tightening of the steering column coupling could lead to wear of the steering coupling during use. In case of excessive wear of the steering coupling the coupling eventually may not transfer the effort the driver inputs to the steering to the steering gear in which case the steering control would be lost.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COLUMN COUPLING MAY NOT BE TIGHT Defect: Insufficient tightening of the steering column coupling could lead to wear of the steering coupling during use. In case of excessive wear of the steering coupling the coupling eventually may not transfer the effort the driver inputs to the steering to the steering gear in which case the steering control would be lost. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering column coupling.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to wear of the steering coupling during use.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the steering column coupling.
Are You Affected?
G Class built between 1 June 2012 and 31 March 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 482 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 SRPC1714 or the DVSA reference R/2017/146. 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/2017/157 on 14 Jun 2017, for brakes may overheat creating a risk of smoke and/or fire. The one launched after it was R/2017/096 on 20 Jun 2017, for starting current limiter may overload. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/146, launched 16 June 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.