Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2018/253: Faulty Routing Of Sensor Hose In Front Bumper May Impair The Function Of The Active Hood, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Nov 2018
- Launched
- 152
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1835
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 1 October 2016 and 31 January 2018. The function of the active hood may be impaired. The dealer will check the routing of the silicone hose for the active hood and correct if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The function of the active hood may be impaired.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FAULTY ROUTING OF SENSOR HOSE IN FRONT BUMPER MAY IMPAIR THE FUNCTION OF THE ACTIVE HOOD Defect: The function of the active hood may be impaired. Remedy: Check the routing of the silicone hose for the active hood and correct if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: faulty routing of sensor hose in front bumper may impair the function of the active hood.
The Fix
The dealer will check the routing of the silicone hose for the active hood and correct if necessary.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 1 October 2016 and 31 January 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 152 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 SRPC1835 or the DVSA reference R/2018/253. 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/2018/267 on 19 Oct 2018, for riveting of the seat belt housing cover at front seats may not comply with specification…. The one launched after it was R/2018/222 on 14 Nov 2018, for airbag off indicator lamp does not light up if front passenger seat is recognised as being…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/253, launched 5 November 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.