Mercedes-Benz A CLASS(176), B Class (246), B CLASS(242) And 2 More Recall R/2021/202: A Bore In The Universal Joint On The Steering Shaft Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Jul 2021
- Launched
- 13,707
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2119
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A CLASS(176), B Class (246), B CLASS(242) and 2 more vehicles built between 30 November 2016 and 28 February 2017. A bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications. The dealer will check the steering shaft on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A BORE IN THE UNIVERSAL JOINT ON THE STEERING SHAFT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: A bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications. Remedy: Check the steering shaft on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a bore in the universal joint on the steering shaft might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check the steering shaft on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
A CLASS(176), B Class (246), B CLASS(242) and 2 more built between 30 November 2016 and 28 February 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 13,707 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 SRPC2119 or the DVSA reference R/2021/202. 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/2021/223 on 20 Jul 2021, for the fixation of the rear headrests might not meet specifications. The one launched after it was R/2021/264 on 21 Jul 2021, for the corrosion protection of the high voltage battery housing may not be ensured over…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/202, launched 21 July 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.