Mercedes-Benz A Class (177) Recall R/2019/293: The Protective Tinplate Underneath The Spare Wheel Recess Might Tear In The Outer Areas, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 18 Sep 2019
- Launched
- 326
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1930
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class (177) vehicles built between 1 January 2018 and 31 July 2018. The protective tinplate underneath the spare wheel recess might tear. The dealer will replace the protectuve tinplate on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The protective tinplate underneath the spare wheel recess might tear.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE PROTECTIVE TINPLATE UNDERNEATH THE SPARE WHEEL RECESS MIGHT TEAR IN THE OUTER AREAS. Defect: The protective tinplate underneath the spare wheel recess might tear Remedy: Replace the protectuve tinplate on the affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the protective tinplate underneath the spare wheel recess might tear in the outer areas.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the protectuve tinplate on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
A Class (177) built between 1 January 2018 and 31 July 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 326 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 SRPC1930 or the DVSA reference R/2019/293. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Class (177)The corrosion protection of the high voltage battery housing might not be ensured over the lifetime of the vehicle | Urgent | R/2021/401 | |
| A Class (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/376 | |
| A Class (177), CLA(118)The bolting of a side crash sensor might not meet specifications | Low | R/2021/246 | |
| A Class, A Class (177), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 16 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/110 | |
| A Class (177)The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/119 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/269 on 18 Sep 2019, for the software of the radar control unit may not meet specification. The one launched after it was R/2019/255 on 19 Sep 2019, for bolted connections on front swivel seats cannot be guaranteed. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/293, launched 18 September 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.