Mercedes-Benz GLE Recall R/2019/277: The Welding Between Fuel Filler Pipe And Fuel Tank Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Oct 2019
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1924
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLE vehicles built between 1 April 2019 and 30 June 2019. The welding between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications. The dealer will replace the fuel tank on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The welding between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE WELDING BETWEEN FUEL FILLER PIPE AND FUEL TANK MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The welding between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications. Remedy: Replace the fuel tank on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the welding between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel tank on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
GLE built between 1 April 2019 and 30 June 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 8 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 SRPC1924 or the DVSA reference R/2019/277. 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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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/292 on 20 Sep 2019, for if the rotary light is switched to a different position very quickly the brightness of the…. The one launched after it was R/2019/282 on 17 Oct 2019, for the rear right wheel carrier might have been manufactured outside specification. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/277, launched 11 October 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.