Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2021/140: The Two Grab Handles On The Left Side Of The Headliner May Not Be Attached According To…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 29 Apr 2021
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2117
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 30 November 2020 and 30 November 2020. The two grab handles on the left side of the headliner might not be attached according to specifications. The dealer will inspect the mounting of the grab handles on the left side of the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The two grab handles on the left side of the headliner might not be attached according to specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE TWO GRAB HANDLES ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEADLINER MAY NOT BE ATTACHED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The two grab handles on the left side of the headliner might not be attached according to specifications. Remedy: Inspect the mounting of the grab handles on the left side of the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the two grab handles on the left side of the headliner may not be attached according to specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the mounting of the grab handles on the left side of the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 30 November 2020 and 30 November 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4 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 SRPC2117 or the DVSA reference R/2021/140. 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/2021/103 on 16 Apr 2021, for wheel hub caps may not have been manufactured according to specification. The one launched after it was R/2021/148 on 29 Apr 2021, for the front fender wheel arch covers might not have been mounted according to specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/140, launched 29 April 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.