Mercedes-Benz E Class, S Class Recall R/2017/214: Oil Leak From Turbocharger Feed Pipe, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Jul 2017
- Launched
- 73
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1724
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class, S Class vehicles built between 1 October 2016 and 31 May 2017. Under certain conditions the oil feed pipe to the turbocharger may leak.Oil may contact hot components and there is a risk of fire. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain conditions the oil feed pipe to the turbocharger may leak.Oil may contact hot components and there is a risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OIL LEAK FROM TURBOCHARGER FEED PIPE. Defect: Under certain conditions the oil feed pipe to the turbocharger may leak.Oil may contact hot components and there is a risk of fire. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: oil leak from turbocharger feed pipe.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger.
Are You Affected?
E Class, S Class built between 1 October 2016 and 31 May 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 73 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 SRPC1724 or the DVSA reference R/2017/214. 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/2017/179 on 20 Jun 2017, for vacuum line brake booster may break. The one launched after it was R/2017/233 on 21 Jul 2017, for some occupant safety systems may malfunction in the event of a collision. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/214, launched 18 July 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.