Mercedes-Benz A Class (177) Recall R/2019/076: Starter Wiring Harness Flat Conductor May Not Have Been Routed Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Mar 2019
- Launched
- 41
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1902
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class (177) vehicles built between 1 April 2018 and 30 June 2018. The flat conductor of the starter wiring harness might not have been routed according to specifications. The dealer will check the flat conductor and replaced if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The flat conductor of the starter wiring harness might not have been routed according to specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STARTER WIRING HARNESS FLAT CONDUCTOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ROUTED CORRECTLY Defect: The flat conductor of the starter wiring harness might not have been routed according to specifications. Remedy: On affected vehicles the flat conductor will be checked and replaced if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: starter wiring harness flat conductor may not have been routed correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will check the flat conductor and replaced if necessary.
Are You Affected?
A Class (177) built between 1 April 2018 and 30 June 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 41 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 SRPC1902 or the DVSA reference R/2019/076. 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/2019/007 on 8 Mar 2019, for the status of the front passenger airbags displayed in the centre console might not be…. The one launched after it was R/2019/084 on 28 Mar 2019, for one electric power steering sensor may be incorrectly manufactured. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/076, launched 27 March 2019. 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.