Mercedes-Benz GLC Recall R/2021/027: The Screw Connection Of The Power Supply On The Starter May Not Have Been Installed…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 9 Mar 2021
- Launched
- 944
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2045
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLC vehicles built between 31 January 2018 and 14 January 2020. The screw connection of the power supply on the starter might not have been installed according to specification. The dealer will check the screw connections of the starter on the affected vehicles and correct them if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The screw connection of the power supply on the starter might not have been installed according to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY ON THE STARTER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The screw connection of the power supply on the starter might not have been installed according to specification. Remedy: Check the screw connections of the starter on the affected vehicles and correct them if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the screw connection of the power supply on the starter may not have been installed according to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check the screw connections of the starter on the affected vehicles and correct them if necessary.
Are You Affected?
GLC built between 31 January 2018 and 14 January 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 944 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 SRPC2045 or the DVSA reference R/2021/027. 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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| C Class, CLS, E Class, GLCMisfire detection M264 | Low | R/2024/474 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2021/023 on 19 Feb 2021, for the electrical wiring harness pre-installation for the hermes control unit could become…. The one launched after it was R/2021/097 on 10 Mar 2021, for a software update of the electronic stability programme (ESP) control unit is required. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/027, launched 9 March 2021. 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.