Mercedes-Benz A Class, CLA, EQC And 1 More Recall R/2019/337: The Four Locknuts Securing The Air Bag Might Be Missing, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 2,345
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1947
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, CLA, EQC and 1 more vehicles built between 9 August 2018 and 17 September 2019. Certain driver airbag modules might not be bolted onto the base plate. The dealer will check the driver airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain driver airbag modules might not be bolted onto the base plate.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FOUR LOCKNUTS SECURING THE AIR BAG MIGHT BE MISSING Defect: Certain driver airbag modules might not be bolted onto the base plate. Remedy: Check the driver airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the four locknuts securing the air bag might be missing.
The Fix
The dealer will check the driver airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
A Class, CLA, EQC and 1 more built between 9 August 2018 and 17 September 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,345 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 SRPC1947 or the DVSA reference R/2019/337. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
| CLA, GLBElectric drive unit power electronics | Low | R/2026/315 | |
| CLA, GLBSoftware version of communication module | Low | R/2026/203 | |
| A ClassInterior door handle release | Book soon | R/2026/098 | |
| CLABolting of front seats and belt buckles | Urgent | R/2025/533 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/347 on 1 Nov 2019, for the refrigerant used in the air condition system does not meet legal requirements. The one launched after it was R/2019/338 on 5 Nov 2019, for the tie rod may not be correctly mounted to the right front axle stub. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/337, launched 5 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.