Mercedes-Benz A Class Recall R/2018/020: Bonding Of The Windshield May Be Inadequate, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Feb 2018
- Launched
- 40
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1803
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class vehicles built between 1 May 2017 and 31 May 2017. The bonding of the windshield in the lower area may not correspond to the specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check bonding and if necessary replace windscreen. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonding of the windshield in the lower area may not correspond to the specification. During a collision the bonding may fail and the windscreen may detach. This could have an adverse affect on the effectiveness of the passenger airbag.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONDING OF THE WINDSHIELD MAY BE INADEQUATE Defect: The bonding of the windshield in the lower area may not correspond to the specification. During a collision the bonding may fail and the windscreen may detach. This could have an adverse affect on the effectiveness of the passenger airbag. Remedy: On affected vehicles check bonding and if necessary replace windscreen.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bonding of the windshield may be inadequate.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check bonding and if necessary replace windscreen.
Are You Affected?
A Class built between 1 May 2017 and 31 May 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 40 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 SRPC1803 or the DVSA reference R/2018/020. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| A Class, B Class, CLA, EQA and 3 moreBackup function of steering software | Urgent | R/2024/166 | |
| A Class, C Class, CLA(117), GLA and 2 moreOn affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair | Low | R/2024/024 | |
| A ClassOn affected vehicles the equipped tyres might not meet the load requirements | Book soon | R/2023/190 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2018/010 on 6 Feb 2018, for front seat belt tensioners may not function. The one launched after it was R/2018/046 on 21 Feb 2018, for bonding of the windshield may be inadequate. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/020, launched 8 February 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.