Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2019/326: The Spoiler On The Rear Door May Have Been Mounted Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 18 Oct 2019
- Launched
- 11,130
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1940
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 29 September 2016 and 17 January 2019. The spoiler on the rear door might not have been mounted according to specification. The dealer will check the mounting of the rear door spoiler on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The spoiler on the rear door might not have been mounted according to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SPOILER ON THE REAR DOOR MAY HAVE BEEN MOUNTED INCORRECTLY Defect: The spoiler on the rear door might not have been mounted according to specification. Remedy: Check the mounting of the rear door spoiler on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the spoiler on the rear door may have been mounted incorrectly.
The Fix
The dealer will check the mounting of the rear door spoiler on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 29 September 2016 and 17 January 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 11,130 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 SRPC1940 or the DVSA reference R/2019/326. 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/2019/307 on 18 Oct 2019, for software update required to improve emissions. The one launched after it was R/2019/336 on 23 Oct 2019, for the refrigerant used in the air conditioning system does not meet legal requirements. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/326, launched 18 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.