Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall R/2017/233: Some Occupant Safety Systems May Malfunction In The Event Of A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Jul 2017
- Launched
- 45
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1725
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled S Class vehicles built between 1 January 2017 and 31 May 2017. Due to incorrect wiring assembly the vehicles main power supply is disconnected after airbag deployment. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles carry out manufacturer's recommended modification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to incorrect wiring assembly the vehicles main power supply is disconnected after airbag deployment. This will affect the operation of vehicle safety functions such as automatically unlocking doors. The SRS systems are still functional.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SOME OCCUPANT SAFETY SYSTEMS MAY MALFUNCTION IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION Defect: Due to incorrect wiring assembly the vehicles main power supply is disconnected after airbag deployment. This will affect the operation of vehicle safety functions such as automatically unlocking doors. The SRS systems are still functional. Remedy: On affected vehicles carry out manufacturer's recommended modification.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: some occupant safety systems may malfunction in the event of a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles carry out manufacturer's recommended modification.
Are You Affected?
S Class built between 1 January 2017 and 31 May 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 45 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 SRPC1725 or the DVSA reference R/2017/233. 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/2017/214 on 18 Jul 2017, for oil leak from turbocharger feed pipe. The one launched after it was R/2017/199 on 1 Aug 2017, for window airbags 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/2017/233, launched 21 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.