Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS Recall R/2019/341: The Fixation Of The Rear Door Windows Trim Bar May Not Meet Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 10 Jan 2020
- Launched
- 1,665
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1953
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLE, GLS vehicles built between 18 October 2018 and 27 September 2019. The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specification. The dealer will check the fixation of the trim bars on the rear door windows and rework them if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FIXATION OF THE REAR DOOR WINDOWS TRIM BAR MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION Defect: The fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specification. Remedy: Check the fixation of the trim bars on the rear door windows and rework them if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the fixation of the rear door windows trim bar may not meet specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check the fixation of the trim bars on the rear door windows and rework them if necessary.
Are You Affected?
GLE, GLS built between 18 October 2018 and 27 September 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,665 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 SRPC1953 or the DVSA reference R/2019/341. 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/2019/340 on 19 Dec 2019, for front seat belt end fitting may not be mounted correctly. The one launched after it was R/2019/355 on 10 Jan 2020, for the bolt in the front axle differential transmission might not meet duability…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/341, launched 10 January 2020. 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.