Mercedes-Benz C Class, S Class Recall R/2021/340: A Nozzle Inside The Suction Jet Pump In The Fuel Tank Might Not Have Been Installed Or…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Nov 2021
- Launched
- 88
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2146
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, S Class vehicles built between 9 June 2021 and 20 August 2021. A nozzle inside the suction jet pump in the fuel tank might not have been installed or fixed inside the pump according to specifications. The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a check of the fuel system on the affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank including the suction jet pump if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A nozzle inside the suction jet pump in the fuel tank might not have been installed or fixed inside the pump according to specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A NOZZLE INSIDE THE SUCTION JET PUMP IN THE FUEL TANK MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED OR FIXED INSIDE THE PUMP ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS Defect: A nozzle inside the suction jet pump in the fuel tank might not have been installed or fixed inside the pump according to specifications. Remedy: Conduct a check of the fuel system on the affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank including the suction jet pump if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a nozzle inside the suction jet pump in the fuel tank might not have been installed or fixed inside the pump according to specifications.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a check of the fuel system on the affected vehicles and replace the fuel tank including the suction jet pump if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C Class, S Class built between 9 June 2021 and 20 August 2021 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 88 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 SRPC2146 or the DVSA reference R/2021/340. 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/2021/292 on 29 Oct 2021, for software update to improve emissions. The one launched after it was R/2021/358 on 8 Nov 2021, for takata airbag might not deploy as specified. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2021 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/340, launched 5 November 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.