Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall R/2019/098: Hands Off Detection Function Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Apr 2019
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1906
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled S Class vehicles built between 1 January 2017 and 31 July 2018. The Hands-off-Detection function (HoD) might not meet specifications. The dealer will check the position of the steering boot and corrected if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Hands-off-Detection function (HoD) might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDS OFF DETECTION FUNCTION MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The Hands-off-Detection function (HoD) might not meet specifications. Remedy: The position of the steering boot will be checked and corrected if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: hands off detection function might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check the position of the steering boot and corrected if necessary.
Are You Affected?
S Class built between 1 January 2017 and 31 July 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 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 SRPC1906 or the DVSA reference R/2019/098. 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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| AMG GT, C Class, CLE, E Class and 5 moreSystem protection | Low | R/2024/130 | |
| A Class, C Class, CLA(117), GLA and 2 moreOn affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair | Low | R/2024/024 | |
| S ClassA 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications | Low | R/2023/259 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/100 on 5 Apr 2019, for right spoiler on rear door might not have been mounted according to specification. The one launched after it was R/2019/105 on 10 Apr 2019, for the driver might temporarily not be able to deactivate the high beam with the high beam…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/098, launched 9 April 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.