Mercedes-Benz C Class, E Class, GLC And 1 More Recall R/2017/253: Right Front Seat Belt Pre-tensioner May Not Meet Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Oct 2017
- Launched
- 135
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1726
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, E Class, GLC and 1 more vehicles built between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017. The right front seat belt pretensioner may not conform to specification . This may adversely affect it's operation in the event of an accident. The dealer will replace the pretensioner on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The right front seat belt pretensioner may not conform to specification . This may adversely affect it's operation in the event of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION Defect: The right front seat belt pretensioner may not conform to specification . This may adversely affect it's operation in the event of an accident. Remedy: Replace the pretensioner on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: right front seat belt pre-tensioner may not meet specification.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the pretensioner on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
C Class, E Class, GLC and 1 more built between 1 April 2016 and 31 March 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 135 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 SRPC1726 or the DVSA reference R/2017/253. 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/2017/156 on 24 Oct 2017, for rear seat belt pre-tensioners may fail to restrain occupants as intended. The one launched after it was R/2017/232 on 20 Nov 2017, for vehicle control unit may not have been correctly updated. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/253, launched 26 October 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.