Mercedes-Benz E Class, GLB, GLC And 1 More Recall R/2021/446: The Crankshaft Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 13 Jan 2022
- Launched
- 23
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2163
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class, GLB, GLC and 1 more vehicles built between 10 August 2020 and 9 December 2020. With a 4-cylinder Diesel engine the crankshaft might not meet specifications. The dealer will replace the engine on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
With a 4-cylinder Diesel engine the crankshaft might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE CRANKSHAFT MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: On certain vehicles with a 4-cylinder Diesel engine the crankshaft might not meet specifications. Remedy: Replace the engine on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the crankshaft might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the engine on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
E Class, GLB, GLC and 1 more built between 10 August 2020 and 9 December 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 23 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 SRPC2163 or the DVSA reference R/2021/446. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
| GLEInstallation of the heat shield | Low | R/2026/326 | |
| CLA, GLBElectric drive unit power electronics | Low | R/2026/315 | |
| E ClassCoolant pump control software | Low | R/2026/201 | |
| GLERear seat belt bolting | Urgent | R/2026/221 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2021/440 on 12 Jan 2022, for software of engine control unit might not meet specifications. The one launched after it was R/2021/437 on 14 Jan 2022, for locking pawl spring of the left hand side door locks might not be greased correctly. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/446, launched 13 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.