Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2019/338: The Tie Rod May Not Be Correctly Mounted To The Right Front Axle Stub, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 5 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1946
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 6 February 2019 and 12 February 2019. The mechanical connection between tie rod and right front axle stub might not be ensured. The dealer will replace the tie rod of the right front axle on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The mechanical connection between tie rod and right front axle stub might not be ensured.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE TIE ROD MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY MOUNTED TO THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE STUB Defect: The mechanical connection between tie rod and right front axle stub might not be ensured. Remedy: Replace the tie rod of the right front axle on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the tie rod may not be correctly mounted to the right front axle stub.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the tie rod of the right front axle on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 6 February 2019 and 12 February 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 11 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 SRPC1946 or the DVSA reference R/2019/338. 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/2019/337 on 5 Nov 2019, for the four locknuts securing the air bag might be missing. The one launched after it was R/2019/348 on 5 Nov 2019, for the refrigerant used in the air conditioning system may not meet legal requirements. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2019 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/338, 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.