Mercedes-Benz A Class, GLA Recall R/2020/332: The Screw Connection Of The Control Unit Box Might Not Meet The Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 2 Dec 2020
- Launched
- 70
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2041
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, GLA vehicles built between 20 May 2019 and 18 June 2019. The screw connection of the control unit box might not meet the specification. The dealer will check the screw connection on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The screw connection of the control unit box might not meet the specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE CONTROL UNIT BOX MIGHT NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION Defect: The screw connection of the control unit box might not meet the specification. Remedy: Check the screw connection on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the screw connection of the control unit box might not meet the specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check the screw connection on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
A Class, GLA built between 20 May 2019 and 18 June 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 70 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 SRPC2041 or the DVSA reference R/2020/332. 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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| GLASealing ring of exhaust manifold | Low | R/2024/392 | |
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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/2020/325 on 30 Nov 2020, for the middle seatbelt buckle could be pushed under the seat cushion in certain circumstances…. The one launched after it was R/2020/333 on 2 Dec 2020, for the wiring harness of the steering control unit may not have been manufactured to…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/332, launched 2 December 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.