Mercedes-Benz G Class Recall R/2017/322: Electronic Stability Program (ESP) May Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Dec 2017
- Launched
- 198
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1734
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled G Class vehicles. Affected vehicles will have the manufacturer's DISTRONIC PLUS system fitted. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles update the ESP software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Affected vehicles will have the manufacturer's DISTRONIC PLUS system fitted. In the event communication between this system and the ESP is lost the systems responses such as engine torque may be adversely affected for the period of the communication loss.. The braking system will not be affected though more effort may be required.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) MAY MALFUNCTION Defect: Affected vehicles will have the manufacturer's DISTRONIC PLUS system fitted. In the event communication between this system and the ESP is lost the systems responses such as engine torque may be adversely affected for the period of the communication loss.. The braking system will not be affected though more effort may be required. Remedy: On affected vehicles update the ESP software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: electronic stability program (ESP) may malfunction.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles update the ESP software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
G Class may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 198 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 SRPC1734 or the DVSA reference R/2017/322. 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/2017/315 on 27 Nov 2017, for front and side plastic covers of the panoramic sunroof may not be bonded to specification. The one launched after it was R/2017/298 on 13 Dec 2017, for windshield may not be installed correctly. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/322, launched 11 December 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.