Mercedes-Benz C Class, GLC Recall R/2018/121: Airbag Control Unit Connection May Not Be Manufactured To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Jun 2018
- Launched
- 100
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1813
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, GLC vehicles. The connector pins of the occupant classification system to the airbag control unit might have been manufactured outside specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the connector pins of the occupant classification system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The connector pins of the occupant classification system to the airbag control unit might have been manufactured outside specification. After a period of time this may cause decativation of the passnger airbag.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CONNECTION MAY NOT BE MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The connector pins of the occupant classification system to the airbag control unit might have been manufactured outside specification. After a period of time this may cause decativation of the passnger airbag. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the connector pins of the occupant classification system.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause decativation of the passnger airbag.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the connector pins of the occupant classification system.
Are You Affected?
C Class, GLC may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 100 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 SRPC1813 or the DVSA reference R/2018/121. 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/2018/097 on 25 May 2018, for front seat belt may jam. The one launched after it was R/2018/130 on 11 Jun 2018, for electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded. 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/2018/121, launched 1 June 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.