Mercedes-Benz A Class, CLA(118), GLA Recall R/2021/437: Locking Pawl Spring Of The Left Hand Side Door Locks Might Not Be Greased Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 14 Jan 2022
- Launched
- 2,829
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2164
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, CLA(118), GLA vehicles built between 19 January 2020 and 3 February 2021. With an additional door lock the locking pawl spring of the left side door locks might not be greased according to specifications. The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct greasing of the locking pawl spring on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
With an additional door lock the locking pawl spring of the left side door locks might not be greased according to specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOCKING PAWL SPRING OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE DOOR LOCKS MIGHT NOT BE GREASED CORRECTLY Defect: On certain vehicles with an additional door lock the locking pawl spring of the left side door locks might not be greased according to specifications. Remedy: Conduct greasing of the locking pawl spring on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: locking pawl spring of the left hand side door locks might not be greased correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct greasing of the locking pawl spring on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
A Class, CLA(118), GLA built between 19 January 2020 and 3 February 2021 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,829 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 SRPC2164 or the DVSA reference R/2021/437. 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/2021/446 on 13 Jan 2022, for the crankshaft might not meet specifications. The one launched after it was R/2021/438 on 21 Jan 2022, for coolant pump might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/437, launched 14 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.