Mercedes-Benz SLC, SLK Recall R/2017/157: Brakes May Overheat Creating A Risk Of Smoke And/or Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jun 2017
- Launched
- 6,460
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1715
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled SLC, SLK vehicles built between 1 June 2015 and 31 January 2017. The software for the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is faulty. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and update the software for the ESP. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The software for the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is faulty. The fault could lead to a low residual pressure in the hydraulic system so the brakes are applied and gain heat. This increased heat will apply the brakes further and could adversely affect the brake fluid. Fire in the wheel housing cannot be ruled out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKES MAY OVERHEAT CREATING A RISK OF SMOKE AND/OR FIRE Defect: The software for the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is faulty. The fault could lead to a low residual pressure in the hydraulic system so the brakes are applied and gain heat. This increased heat will apply the brakes further and could adversely affect the brake fluid. Fire in the wheel housing cannot be ruled out. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software for the ESP.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a low residual pressure in the hydraulic system so the brakes are applied and gain heat.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and update the software for the ESP. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
SLC, SLK built between 1 June 2015 and 31 January 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 6,460 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.
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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 SRPC1715 or the DVSA reference R/2017/157. 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/2017/159 on 8 Jun 2017, for electric power steering motor defective. The one launched after it was R/2017/146 on 16 Jun 2017, for steering column coupling may not be tight. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/157, launched 14 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.