Mercedes-Benz CLS, E Class, S Class Recall R/2021/384: Mounting Screws Of Front Axle Brake Callipers Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Jan 2022
- Launched
- 72
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2155
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CLS, E Class, S Class vehicles built between 18 October 2021 and 26 October 2021. With a fixed,caliper,brake system the mounting screws of the,calipers,on the front axle may not meet specifications. The dealer will replace the screws on the front brake,calipers,on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
With a fixed,caliper,brake system the mounting screws of the,calipers,on the front axle may not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MOUNTING SCREWS OF FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALLIPERS MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: On vehicles with a fixed�caliper�brake system the mounting screws of the�calipers�on the front axle may not meet specifications. Remedy: Replace the screws on the front brake�calipers�on the affected vehicles.�
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: mounting screws of front axle brake callipers might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the screws on the front brake,calipers,on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
CLS, E Class, S Class built between 18 October 2021 and 26 October 2021 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 72 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 SRPC2155 or the DVSA reference R/2021/384. 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/2021/365 on 11 Jan 2022, for to achieve an improvement in the emissions. The one launched after it was R/2021/401 on 11 Jan 2022, for the corrosion protection of the high voltage battery housing might not be ensured over the…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/384, launched 11 January 2022. 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.