Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2017/338: Seatbelt Pretensioner May Not Operate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Jan 2018
- Launched
- 2,599
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1735
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 1 August 2016 and 30 April 2017. Due to a deviation in the suppliers production process a specific squib batch may not comply with specifications In the event of an accident during which the left or right hand seat belt tensioner in the rear is activated with out squib ignition the belt may not fully restrain the occupant. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the left and right hand rear seat belts with a correct version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a deviation in the suppliers production process a specific squib batch may not comply with specifications In the event of an accident during which the left or right hand seat belt tensioner in the rear is activated with out squib ignition the belt may not fully restrain the occupant.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEATBELT PRETENSIONER MAY NOT OPERATE Defect: Due to a deviation in the suppliers production process a specific squib batch may not comply with specifications In the event of an accident during which the left or right hand seat belt tensioner in the rear is activated with out squib ignition the belt may not fully restrain the occupant. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the left and right hand rear seat belts with a correct version.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seatbelt pretensioner may not operate.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the left and right hand rear seat belts with a correct version.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 1 August 2016 and 30 April 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,599 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.
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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 SRPC1735 or the DVSA reference R/2017/338. 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/2017/342 on 5 Jan 2018, for passenger seat occupancy sensing system may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2017/349 on 2 Feb 2018, for electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/338, launched 9 January 2018. 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.