Mercedes-Benz A Class, E Class, M Class And 2 More Recall R/2021/279: The Driver's Air Bag May Have A Chemical Change To Its Propellant Over Time, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Aug 2021
- Launched
- 61
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1931
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, E Class, M Class and 2 more vehicles built between 30 August 2004 and 4 December 2013. The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time. The dealer will replace the driver,s airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY HAVE A CHEMICAL CHANGE TO ITS PROPELLANT OVER TIME Defect: The driver's airbag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time. Remedy: Replace the driver�s airbag
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the driver,s airbag.
Are You Affected?
A Class, E Class, M Class and 2 more built between 30 August 2004 and 4 December 2013 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 61 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 SRPC1931 or the DVSA reference R/2021/279. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
| E ClassCoolant pump control software | Low | R/2026/201 | |
| A ClassInterior door handle release | Book soon | R/2026/098 | |
| E ClassRouting of transmission wiring harness | Book soon | R/2025/534 | |
| E ClassGround connection bolting | Urgent | R/2025/155 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2021/277 on 17 Aug 2021, for the driver's air bag may have a chemical change to its propellant over time. The one launched after it was R/2021/274 on 20 Aug 2021, for vehicles with a panoramic sunroofthe polycarbonate panel may not have been bonded…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/279, launched 17 August 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.