Mercedes-Benz A Class (177), CLA(118) Recall R/2021/246: The Bolting Of A Side Crash Sensor Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Jul 2021
- Launched
- 19
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2135
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class (177), CLA(118) vehicles built between 1 April 2019 and 9 May 2019. The bolting of a side crash sensor may not meet specifications. The dealer will check the bolting of the side crash sensor on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolting of a side crash sensor may not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BOLTING OF A SIDE CRASH SENSOR MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The bolting of a side crash sensor may not meet specifications. Remedy: Check the bolting of the side crash sensor on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bolting of a side crash sensor might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bolting of the side crash sensor on the affected vehicles and rework it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
A Class (177), CLA(118) built between 1 April 2019 and 9 May 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 19 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 SRPC2135 or the DVSA reference R/2021/246. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLA(118)On affected vehicles the tyres might not meet specification resulting in a leak and possible sudden loss of air pressure | Book soon | R/2023/116 | |
| CLA(118)Bowden cables with an insufficient length may have been installed in the front doors | Book soon | R/2022/195 | |
| A Class, CLA(118), Eqa/eqbBolting on brake caliper housing might not meet specifications | Urgent | R/2022/062 | |
| A Class, AMG GT 4 Door, C Class, CLA(118) and 4 moreA particle in the fuel rail might lead to a leak between the fuel rail and the injector | Urgent | R/2022/061 | |
| A Class, CLA(118)Power supply connection of power steering might have been contaminated with adhesive | Urgent | R/2021/444 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2021/193 on 6 Jul 2021, for the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications. The one launched after it was R/2021/249 on 16 Jul 2021, for the bolting of the high voltage battery to the vehicle body in the luggage compartment…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/246, launched 15 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.