Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2020/048: The Elastomeric Material Of The Oil Feed Line To The Turbochargers May Not Meet…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Aug 2020
- Launched
- 434
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2008
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 9 May 2018 and 9 May 2019. The material of the turbocharger oil feed pipe may not meet specification leading to leakage. The dealer will replace the oil feed pipe to the turbocharger on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The material of the turbocharger oil feed pipe may not meet specification leading to leakage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL OF THE OIL FEED LINE TO THE TURBOCHARGERS MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The material of the turbocharger oil feed pipe may not meet specification leading to leakage. Remedy: Replace the oil feed pipe to the turbocharger on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the elastomeric material of the oil feed line to the turbochargers may not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the oil feed pipe to the turbocharger on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 9 May 2018 and 9 May 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 434 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 SRPC2008 or the DVSA reference R/2020/048. 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/2019/390 on 3 Aug 2020, for the wiring harness for the front doors may not be routed appropriately. The one launched after it was R/2020/161 on 3 Aug 2020, for the embossed lock symbol at the operating lever of the child safety lock at the rear doors…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/048, launched 3 August 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.