Mercedes-Benz CLS Recall R/2019/281: The Engine Coolant Pump Electric Line May Contact And Chafe The Engine Fan, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 6 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 230
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1945
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CLS vehicles built between 1 November 2017 and 31 January 2019. The electric line for the power supply of the engine coolant pump might chafe on the engine fan. The dealer will check and repair damage if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electric line for the power supply of the engine coolant pump might chafe on the engine fan.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ENGINE COOLANT PUMP ELECTRIC LINE MAY CONTACT AND CHAFE THE ENGINE FAN Defect: The electric line for the power supply of the engine coolant pump might chafe on the engine fan. Remedy: Check and repair damage if required. The routing of the electric line will be modified in order to prevent potential contact with the engine fan.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the engine coolant pump electric line may contact and chafe the engine fan.
The Fix
The dealer will check and repair damage if required.
Are You Affected?
CLS built between 1 November 2017 and 31 January 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 230 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 SRPC1945 or the DVSA reference R/2019/281. 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/2019/348 on 5 Nov 2019, for the refrigerant used in the air conditioning system may not meet legal requirements. The one launched after it was R/2019/302 on 7 Nov 2019, for the bonding between the carbon fibre driveshaft and the engine transmission flange may not…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/281, launched 6 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.