Mercedes-Benz EQC Recall R/2021/341: The Wiring Harness Of The Electrical Steering Might Have Been Damaged During The Assembly…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Nov 2021
- Launched
- 3,445
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2147
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled EQC vehicles built between 21 May 2019 and 15 December 2020. The wiring harness of the electrical steering might have been damaged during the assembly process. The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a check of the wiring harness on the affected vehicles and perform the required repair measures if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring harness of the electrical steering might have been damaged during the assembly process.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE WIRING HARNESS OF THE ELECTRICAL STEERING MIGHT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS Defect: The wiring harness of the electrical steering might have been damaged during the assembly process. Remedy: Conduct a check of the wiring harness on the affected vehicles and perform the required repair measures if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the wiring harness of the electrical steering might have been damaged during the assembly process.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a check of the wiring harness on the affected vehicles and perform the required repair measures if necessary.
Are You Affected?
EQC built between 21 May 2019 and 15 December 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3,445 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 SRPC2147 or the DVSA reference R/2021/341. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQCOn affected vehicles the adjustment of the headlamps might not meet specifications and blinding of oncoming traffic may not be ruled out | Book soon | R/2023/300 | |
| EQCThe electrical plug connection of the headlights might not be watertight | Book soon | R/2022/135 | |
| A Class (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/376 | |
| E Class, EQC, GLCThe locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications | Low | R/2021/286 | |
| EQCThe corrosion protection of the high voltage battery housing may not be ensured over lifetime of the vehicle | Urgent | R/2021/264 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2021/387 on 12 Nov 2021, for the connection between front axle suspension strut and steering knuckle could loosen. The one launched after it was R/2021/379 on 19 Nov 2021, for the software of the air bag control unit might not meet specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/341, launched 15 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.