Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2018/205: Incorrect Software Specification For The Steering Column Switch Module, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Aug 2018
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1826
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 1 November 2017 and 30 April 2018. Software of switch module incorrect specification. The dealer will update software of affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Software of switch module incorrect specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT SOFTWARE SPECIFICATION FOR THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH MODULE Defect: Software of switch module incorrect specification Remedy: Update software of affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect software specification for the steering column switch module.
The Fix
The dealer will update software of affected vehicles. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 1 November 2017 and 30 April 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 6 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 SRPC1826 or the DVSA reference R/2018/205. 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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| C Class, CLS, E Class, GLCMisfire detection M264 | Low | R/2024/474 | |
| C ClassBolting connection Pre-Fuse box | Low | R/2024/281 | |
| C ClassScrew connections of 12 V and 48 V ground points | Urgent | R/2024/299 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2018/173 on 4 Aug 2018, for tyre pressure monitoring system software error. The one launched after it was R/2018/157 on 13 Aug 2018, for rotating front seat wire fixings can loosen. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2018 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/205, launched 9 August 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.