Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, C Class, E Class And 2 More Recall R/2020/197: The Left Rear Seat Backrest Lock May Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Aug 2020
- Launched
- 1,179
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2019
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled AMG GT, C Class, E Class and 2 more vehicles built between 24 January 2020 and 9 March 2020. The left rear seat backrest lock might not meet the specifications. The dealer will replace the left rear seat backrest lock on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The left rear seat backrest lock might not meet the specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE LEFT REAR SEAT BACKREST LOCK MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The left rear seat backrest lock might not meet the specifications Remedy: Replace the left rear seat backrest lock on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the left rear seat backrest lock may not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the left rear seat backrest lock on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
AMG GT, C Class, E Class and 2 more built between 24 January 2020 and 9 March 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,179 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 SRPC2019 or the DVSA reference R/2020/197. 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/2020/230 on 14 Aug 2020, for specific aspects of the calibration of the engine control system may not be to…. The one launched after it was R/2020/225 on 25 Aug 2020, for the data documenting the correct mounting of the turbocharger oil feed as well as the oil…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/197, launched 21 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.