Mercedes-Benz A Class (177) Recall R/2019/093: Brake Hose May Leak Brake Fluid, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Mar 2019
- Launched
- 2,476
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1903
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class (177) vehicles built between 1 March 2018 and 30 November 2018. Shock absorbers that are too long may have been installed. The dealer will check the rear axle shock absorbers and rear axle brake hoses and replaced if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Shock absorbers that are too long may have been installed. As a result the brake hoses may be under too much tension.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE HOSE MAY LEAK BRAKE FLUID Defect: Shock absorbers that are too long may have been installed. As a result the brake hoses may be under too much tension. Remedy: The rear axle shock absorbers and rear axle brake hoses are to be checked and replaced if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake hose may leak brake fluid.
The Fix
The dealer will check the rear axle shock absorbers and rear axle brake hoses and replaced if necessary.
Are You Affected?
A Class (177) built between 1 March 2018 and 30 November 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,476 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 SRPC1903 or the DVSA reference R/2019/093. 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/2019/022 on 29 Mar 2019, for the electronic stability program control unit software may not match the current…. The one launched after it was R/2019/089 on 1 Apr 2019, for a lock nut may be cracked in the steering gear. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/093, launched 29 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.