Mercedes-Benz CLA, GLA Recall R/2017/161: Left Window Airbag May Not Deploy As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Jun 2017
- Launched
- 15
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1719
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CLA, GLA vehicles built between 1 August 2016 and 31 March 2017. The left widow airbag may not meet specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the left window air bag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The left widow airbag may not meet specification. As a result it may not deploy in the event of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LEFT WINDOW AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED Defect: The left widow airbag may not meet specification. As a result it may not deploy in the event of an accident. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the left window air bag.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: left window airbag may not deploy as intended.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the left window air bag.
Are You Affected?
CLA, GLA built between 1 August 2016 and 31 March 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 15 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 SRPC1719 or the DVSA reference R/2017/161. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLA, GLBElectric drive unit power electronics | Low | R/2026/315 | |
| CLA, GLBSoftware version of communication module | Low | R/2026/203 | |
| CLABolting of front seats and belt buckles | Urgent | R/2025/533 | |
| CLAVariant of 48V wiring harness | Urgent | R/2025/556 | |
| CLAComposition of window-airbag fabric | Urgent | R/2025/462 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2017/160 on 20 Jun 2017, for left and right window airbags may fail to deploy as intended. The one launched after it was R/2017/162 on 20 Jun 2017, for right window airbag may fail to deploy as intended. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/161, launched 20 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.