Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall R/2021/280: The Bolting Of The 48V Wiring Harness On A Body Sided Support Point Might Not Meet…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Aug 2021
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2139
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled S Class vehicles built between 16 November 2020 and 8 February 2021. The bolting of the 48V wiring harness on a body-sided support point might not meet specifications. The dealer will check the bolting of the 48V wiring harness on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolting of the 48V wiring harness on a body-sided support point might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BOLTING OF THE 48V WIRING HARNESS ON A BODY SIDED SUPPORT POINT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The bolting of the 48V wiring harness on a body-sided support point might not meet specifications. Remedy: Check the bolting of the 48V wiring harness on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bolting of the 48V wiring harness on a body sided support point might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bolting of the 48V wiring harness on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
S Class built between 16 November 2020 and 8 February 2021 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 7 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 SRPC2139 or the DVSA reference R/2021/280. 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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| AMG GT, C Class, CLE, E Class and 5 moreSystem protection | Low | R/2024/130 | |
| A Class, C Class, CLA(117), GLA and 2 moreOn affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair | Low | R/2024/024 | |
| S ClassA 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications | Low | R/2023/259 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2021/274 on 20 Aug 2021, for vehicles with a panoramic sunroofthe polycarbonate panel may not have been bonded…. The one launched after it was R/2021/284 on 20 Aug 2021, for the locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/280, launched 20 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.