Mercedes-Benz G Class Recall R/2020/035: The Bolts In The Transfer Case May Not Meet Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 Sep 2020
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2009
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled G Class vehicles built between 1 February 2020 and 7 February 2020. The bolts in the transfer case might not be to specification and might break whilst driving. The dealer will replace the transfer case on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolts in the transfer case might not be to specification and might break whilst driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BOLTS IN THE TRANSFER CASE MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION Defect: The bolts in the transfer case might not be to specification and might break whilst driving Remedy: Replace the transfer case on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bolts in the transfer case may not meet specification.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the transfer case on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
G Class built between 1 February 2020 and 7 February 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 10 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 SRPC2009 or the DVSA reference R/2020/035. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| G ClassWheel bolt variant | Book soon | R/2026/140 | |
| G ClassManufacturing of automatic transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT | Low | R/2025/083 | |
| G Class, G Class 4X4�Housing of the rear axle transmission | Book soon | R/2023/358 | |
| G ClassFilling of air conditioning refrigerant | Low | R/2024/150 | |
| AMG GT, C Class, CLS, E Class and 5 moreOn affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform | Urgent | R/2023/223 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/212 on 10 Sep 2020, for the vehicle body may not be sealed in the area of the front wheel wells. The one launched after it was R/2020/195 on 11 Sep 2020, for the software for the advanced emergency braking system may not meet the specification. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/035, launched 11 September 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.