Mercedes-Benz V Class Recall R/2019/134: Steering Gear Housing Cover And Power Pack Aluminium Bolts May Corrode, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Dec 2019
- Launched
- 2,587
- vehicles in the UK
- SRX1905
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled V Class vehicles built between 24 November 2014 and 23 September 2016. Aluminium screws of the steering gear housing cover and the power pack could corrode and fail. The dealer will replace the aluminium screws with steel ones and apply wax to the steering gear. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Aluminium screws of the steering gear housing cover and the power pack could corrode and fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING GEAR HOUSING COVER AND POWER PACK ALUMINIUM BOLTS MAY CORRODE Defect: Aluminium screws of the steering gear housing cover and the power pack could corrode and fail Remedy: Replace the aluminium screws with steel ones and apply wax to the steering gear.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: steering gear housing cover and power pack aluminium bolts may corrode.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the aluminium screws with steel ones and apply wax to the steering gear.
Are You Affected?
V Class built between 24 November 2014 and 23 September 2016 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,587 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 SRX1905 or the DVSA reference R/2019/134. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| V ClassFastening of steering wheel height adjustment | Urgent | R/2024/475 | |
| V ClassOn affected vehicles the routing of the fuel filter drainpipe might not meet specifications. The drainpipe could come into contact with the underbody and become damaged leading to a diesel leak | Urgent | R/2023/011 | |
| V ClassThe routing of the interior wiring harness in the area of the centre console might not meet specifications | Low | R/2022/335 | |
| V ClassThe coolant pump might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit | Low | R/2022/005 | |
| V ClassThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2022/118 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/321 on 12 Dec 2019, for vehicles may not have been delivered with the current version of the operator's manual. The one launched after it was R/2019/340 on 19 Dec 2019, for front seat belt end fitting may not be mounted correctly. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/134, launched 19 December 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.