Mercedes-Benz CLA Recall R/2019/101: The Electrical Contact Of The Tail Lamps Might Be Impaired, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 8 May 2019
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1909
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CLA vehicles built between 1 February 2018 and 28 February 2018. The electrical contact of the tail lamps might be impaired. The dealer will replace the bulb sockets of the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electrical contact of the tail lamps might be impaired.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ELECTRICAL CONTACT OF THE TAIL LAMPS MIGHT BE IMPAIRED Defect: The electrical contact of the tail lamps might be impaired. Remedy: The bulb sockets of the affected vehicles are to be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the electrical contact of the tail lamps might be impaired.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the bulb sockets of the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
CLA built between 1 February 2018 and 28 February 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 SRPC1909 or the DVSA reference R/2019/101. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| CLA, GLBElectric drive unit power electronics | Low | R/2026/315 | |
| CLA, GLBSoftware version of communication module | Low | R/2026/203 | |
| CLABolting of front seats and belt buckles | Urgent | R/2025/533 | |
| CLAVariant of 48V wiring harness | Urgent | R/2025/556 | |
| CLAComposition of window-airbag fabric | Urgent | R/2025/462 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/077 on 8 May 2019, for software update to improve emissions. The one launched after it was R/2019/144 on 14 Jun 2019, for incorrect mounting instructions supplied for retrofitting a trailer coupling. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/101, launched 8 May 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.