Mercedes-Benz A Class, GLA Recall R/2020/198: The Bolts On The Rear Axle May Not Be Tightened Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 2 Sep 2020
- Launched
- 11
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2021
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, GLA vehicles built between 9 October 2019 and 17 October 2019. The bolts on the rear axle might not be tightened correctly. The dealer will check the tightening of the bolts on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolts on the rear axle might not be tightened correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BOLTS ON THE REAR AXLE MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY Defect: The bolts on the rear axle might not be tightened correctly Remedy: Check the tightening of the bolts on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bolts on the rear axle may not be tightened correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will check the tightening of the bolts on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
A Class, GLA built between 9 October 2019 and 17 October 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 11 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 SRPC2021 or the DVSA reference R/2020/198. 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/2020/178 on 26 Aug 2020, for the tensile strength of the welds on the rear crossmember may not meet specification. The one launched after it was R/2020/170 on 3 Sep 2020, for implausable signals of the rotary sensor within the electric drive can occur at high…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/198, launched 2 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.