Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class, C Class And 3 More Recall R/2018/098: Steering Components May Be Insufficiently Grounded, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 May 2018
- Launched
- 74,329
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1812
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, B Class, C Class and 3 more vehicles built between 1 November 2011 and 31 July 2017. The steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. The recall notice describes the fix as: the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. Failure of the steering column module clock spring could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING COMPONENTS MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY GROUNDED Defect: It has been determined that the steering airbag electrical components are insufficiently grounded. Failure of the steering column module clock spring could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision. Remedy: On affected vehicles the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an inadvertent deployment of the driver airbag which may cause risk of injury to the driver and an increased risk of a potential collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the manufacturer will fit a contact bridge to the outer race of the steering column top bearing which will provide correct grounding.
Are You Affected?
A Class, B Class, C Class and 3 more built between 1 November 2011 and 31 July 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 74,329 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 SRPC1812 or the DVSA reference R/2018/098. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
| CLA, GLBElectric drive unit power electronics | Low | R/2026/315 | |
| CLA, GLBSoftware version of communication module | Low | R/2026/203 | |
| A ClassInterior door handle release | Book soon | R/2026/098 | |
| CLABolting of front seats and belt buckles | Urgent | R/2025/533 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2018/069 on 9 Apr 2018, for electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded. The one launched after it was R/2018/131 on 17 May 2018, for front door handles may not be installed correctly. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/098, launched 11 May 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.