Mercedes-Benz EQS, GLC Recall R/2022/048: Certain Mode 2 Charging Cables For Charging At A Hiousehold Power Socket Might Not Meet…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 May 2022
- Launched
- 95
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2159
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled EQS, GLC vehicles built between 12 August 2021 and 29 September 2021. Certain Mode 2 charging cables for charging at a household power socket might not meet specifications. The dealer will check the Mode 2 charging cable on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain Mode 2 charging cables for charging at a household power socket might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CERTAIN MODE 2 CHARGING CABLES FOR CHARGING AT A HIOUSEHOLD POWER SOCKET MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: Certain Mode 2 charging cables for charging at a household power socket might not meet specifications. Remedy: Check the Mode 2 charging cable on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: certain mode 2 charging cables for charging at a hiousehold power socket might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check the Mode 2 charging cable on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
EQS, GLC built between 12 August 2021 and 29 September 2021 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 95 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 SRPC2159 or the DVSA reference R/2022/048. 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/2022/140 on 24 May 2022, for the function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint…. The one launched after it was R/2022/156 on 30 May 2022, for vehicles fitted with takata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/048, launched 25 May 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.