Mercedes-Benz A Class (177) Recall R/2018/167: Missing Welding Points At Both Front Side Members, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 29 Jun 2018
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1821
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class (177) vehicles built between 1 September 2017 and 20 March 2018. The A-Class 177 might have some missing welding points in the area of both front side members. The recall notice describes the fix as: if these welding points are not present the structural behaviour would be impaired in the event of a crash. In this case an increased risk of injury for the passengers cannot be excluded. As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and check the welding points and rework if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The A-Class 177 might have some missing welding points in the area of both front side members. It is possible that due to a deviation in the internal production process a couple of welding points could not have been set.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MISSING WELDING POINTS AT BOTH FRONT SIDE MEMBERS Defect: It has been determined that the A-Class 177 might have some missing welding points in the area of both front side members. It is possible that due to a deviation in the internal production process a couple of welding points could not have been set . Remedy: If these welding points are not present the structural behaviour would be impaired in the event of a crash. In this case an increased risk of injury for the passengers cannot be excluded. As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and check the welding points and rework if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: missing welding points at both front side members.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: if these welding points are not present the structural behaviour would be impaired in the event of a crash. In this case an increased risk of injury for the passengers cannot be excluded. As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and check the welding points and rework if necessary.
Are You Affected?
A Class (177) built between 1 September 2017 and 20 March 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2 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 SRPC1821 or the DVSA reference R/2018/167. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Class (177)The corrosion protection of the high voltage battery housing might not be ensured over the lifetime of the vehicle | Urgent | R/2021/401 | |
| A Class (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/376 | |
| A Class (177), CLA(118)The bolting of a side crash sensor might not meet specifications | Low | R/2021/246 | |
| A Class, A Class (177), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 16 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/110 | |
| A Class (177)The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/119 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2018/130 on 11 Jun 2018, for electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded. The one launched after it was R/2018/125 on 3 Jul 2018, for gas fuel cylinders may fail. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/167, launched 29 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.