Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall R/2019/280: On Activation Of The Curtain Air Bag The Pillar Cover May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1939
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled S Class vehicles built between 1 June 2018 and 30 September 2018. The curtain airbag might not deploy as intended. The dealer will check the installation of the pillar covers and correct if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The curtain airbag might not deploy as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ON ACTIVATION OF THE CURTAIN AIR BAG THE PILLAR COVER MAY DETACH Defect: The curtain airbag might not deploy as intended. Remedy: Check the installation of the pillar covers and correct if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on activation of the curtain air bag the pillar cover may detach.
The Fix
The dealer will check the installation of the pillar covers and correct if necessary.
Are You Affected?
S Class built between 1 June 2018 and 30 September 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 SRPC1939 or the DVSA reference R/2019/280. 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/2019/336 on 23 Oct 2019, for the refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements. The one launched after it was R/2019/318 on 1 Nov 2019, for a thermal overload can occur at the fuse carrier of the compressor for the air suspension…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/280, launched 1 November 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.