Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall R/2019/389: The Threaded Connection Of A Chain Wheel To The Crankcase Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 3 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2002
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled S Class vehicles built between 27 February 2018 and 27 February 2018. The threaded connection of a chain wheel to the engine crankcase might not meet specifications. The dealer will replace the Engine of affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The threaded connection of a chain wheel to the engine crankcase might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE THREADED CONNECTION OF A CHAIN WHEEL TO THE CRANKCASE MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The threaded connection of a chain wheel to the engine crankcase might not meet specifications. Remedy: Replace the Engine of affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the threaded connection of a chain wheel to the crankcase might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the Engine of affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
S Class built between 27 February 2018 and 27 February 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 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 SRPC2002 or the DVSA reference R/2019/389. 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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| AMG GT, C Class, CLE, E Class and 5 moreSystem protection | Low | R/2024/130 | |
| A Class, C Class, CLA(117), GLA and 2 moreOn affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair | Low | R/2024/024 | |
| S ClassA 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications | Low | R/2023/259 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/408 on 24 Jan 2020, for the glass panel of the sliding roof may not have been bonded correctly. The one launched after it was R/2020/011 on 5 Feb 2020, for emission output requires improvement. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/389, launched 3 February 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.