Mercedes-Benz GLC Recall R/2020/098: Incorrect Starter Wiring Harness And Holder For Fixing The Exhaust System May Be Installed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Jul 2020
- Launched
- 477
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2005
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLC vehicles built between 12 April 2019 and 7 July 2019. An incorrect starter wiring harness and a holder for fixing the exhaust system could be installed. The dealer will replace the starter wiring harness and the holder for fixing the exhaust on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect starter wiring harness and a holder for fixing the exhaust system could be installed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT STARTER WIRING HARNESS AND HOLDER FOR FIXING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY BE INSTALLED Defect: An incorrect starter wiring harness and a holder for fixing the exhaust system could be installed. Remedy: Replace the starter wiring harness and the holder for fixing the exhaust on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect starter wiring harness and holder for fixing the exhaust system may be installed.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the starter wiring harness and the holder for fixing the exhaust on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
GLC built between 12 April 2019 and 7 July 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 477 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 SRPC2005 or the DVSA reference R/2020/098. 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/2020/100 on 9 Jul 2020, for the head restraint padding may separate from the fastening rods. The one launched after it was R/2020/084 on 17 Jul 2020, for the dimension of the brake discs on the front axle may be too small. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/098, launched 16 July 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.