Mercedes-Benz SL Class Recall R/2019/362: Rear Suspension Mounting May Not Meet Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 28 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1952
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled SL Class vehicles built between 26 March 2019 and 2 May 2019. A deviation in the production process may have led to a blowhole in the area of the front left suspension mounting point. The dealer will check the front left bolt connection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A deviation in the production process may have led to a blowhole in the area of the front left suspension mounting point.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION Defect: A deviation in the production process may have led to a blowhole in the area of the front left suspension mounting point Remedy: Check the front left bolt connection. If the connection is impaired the defect is irreparable and a buyback of the vehicle is necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear suspension mounting may not meet specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check the front left bolt connection.
Are You Affected?
SL Class built between 26 March 2019 and 2 May 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 9 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 SRPC1952 or the DVSA reference R/2019/362. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/120 | |
| 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/2021/134 | |
| 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/2021/132 | |
| 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/2021/131 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/279 on 22 Nov 2019, for the passenger air bag cushion may not have been sewn according to specification. The one launched after it was R/2019/321 on 12 Dec 2019, for vehicles may not have been delivered with the current version of the operator's manual. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/362, launched 28 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.