Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, C Class, CLS And 2 More Recall R/2020/240: The Seat Belt Warning Function Does Not Meet The Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 45
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2029
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled AMG GT, C Class, CLS and 2 more vehicles built between 16 March 2016 and 27 February 2019. The seat belt warning function does not meet the specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: activate the correct seat belt warning scenario in the instrument cluster. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The seat belt warning function does not meet the specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SEAT BELT WARNING FUNCTION DOES NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION Defect: The seat belt warning function does not meet the specification Remedy: Activate the correct seat belt warning scenario in the instrument cluster
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the seat belt warning function does not meet the specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: activate the correct seat belt warning scenario in the instrument cluster.
Are You Affected?
AMG GT, C Class, CLS and 2 more built between 16 March 2016 and 27 February 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 45 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 SRPC2029 or the DVSA reference R/2020/240. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
| E ClassCoolant pump control software | Low | R/2026/201 | |
| S ClassWindshield bonding | Low | R/2026/191 | |
| E ClassRouting of transmission wiring harness | Book soon | R/2025/534 | |
| C Class, EQE, GLCBolting of steering coupling | Urgent | R/2025/333 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/236 on 6 Oct 2020, for the emergency call system (ecall) does not meet the specification. The one launched after it was R/2020/241 on 6 Oct 2020, for engine control unit software to be updated. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/240, launched 6 October 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.