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Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall R/2020/386: The Inner Tie Rods On The Front Axle Steering Are The Improper Length For The Vehicle Type, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2020/386, campaign code SRPC2047. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
12 Jan 2021
Launched
42
vehicles in the UK
SRPC2047
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Mercedes-Benz recalled S Class vehicles built between 9 November 2020 and 12 January 2021. Vehicles may have been equipped with inner tie rods on the front axle steering that are the improper length. The dealer will check the inner tie rods on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Vehicles may have been equipped with inner tie rods on the front axle steering that are the improper length.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: THE INNER TIE RODS ON THE FRONT AXLE STEERING ARE THE IMPROPER LENGTH FOR THE VEHICLE TYPE Defect: Vehicles may have been equipped with inner tie rods on the front axle steering that are the improper length. Remedy: Check the inner tie rods on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: the inner tie rods on the front axle steering are the improper length for the vehicle type.

The Fix

The dealer will check the inner tie rods on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.

Are You Affected?

S Class built between 9 November 2020 and 12 January 2021 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 42 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
  2. Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC2047 or the DVSA reference R/2020/386. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
S ClassWindshield bondingLowR/2026/191
AMG GT, GLC, S Class, SLProcessor Starter/GeneratorUrgentR/2025/124
AMG GT, C Class, CLE, E Class and 5 moreSystem protectionLowR/2024/130
A Class, C Class, CLA(117), GLA and 2 moreOn affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repairLowR/2024/024
S ClassA 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specificationsLowR/2023/259

This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/375 on 12 Jan 2021, for mounted suspension struts are not sufficiently reinforced. The one launched after it was R/2020/367 on 15 Jan 2021, for the right hand side radiator coolant hose may chafe against surrounding component. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and steering recalls across every make.

Source: DVSA recall R/2020/386, launched 12 January 2021. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.