Mercedes-Benz E Class / Recall R/2022/033: The Locking Mechanism For The Electrical Connector Of The Left Acceleration Crash Sensor…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 2 Mar 2022
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2203
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class / vehicles built between 28 September 2020 and 28 September 2020. The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the left acceleration crash sensor at the bending beam might not meet specifications. The dealer will check the crash sensor at the bending beam on the affected vehicles and rework if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the left acceleration crash sensor at the bending beam might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR OF THE LEFT ACCELERATION CRASH SENSOR AT THE BENDING BEAM MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: On certain vehicles the locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the left acceleration crash sensor at the bending beam might not meet specifications. Remedy: Check the crash sensor at the bending beam on the affected vehicles and rework if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the left acceleration crash sensor at the bending beam might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check the crash sensor at the bending beam on the affected vehicles and rework if necessary.
Are You Affected?
E Class / built between 28 September 2020 and 28 September 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2 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 SRPC2203 or the DVSA reference R/2022/033. 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/2022/030 on 2 Mar 2022, for the software of the communication module might not meet specifications. The one launched after it was R/2022/032 on 3 Mar 2022, for the software of the communication module might not meet specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/033, launched 2 March 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.