Mercedes-Benz C Class, E Class, E Class / Recall R/2022/116: Individual Bolts Or Chain Links Of The Camshaft Timing Chain Might Wear, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 May 2022
- Launched
- 714
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2215 / 0591016
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, E Class, E Class / vehicles built between 18 February 2016 and 20 February 2019. Individual bolts or chain links of the camshaft timing chain might wear in case of a long term operation under specific driving conditions. The dealer will replace the camshaft timing chain on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Individual bolts or chain links of the camshaft timing chain might wear in case of a long term operation under specific driving conditions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INDIVIDUAL BOLTS OR CHAIN LINKS OF THE CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAIN MIGHT WEAR Defect: Individual bolts or chain links of the camshaft timing chain might wear in case of a long term operation under specific driving conditions. Remedy: Replace the camshaft timing chain on the affected vehicles
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: individual bolts or chain links of the camshaft timing chain might wear.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the camshaft timing chain on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
C Class, E Class, E Class / built between 18 February 2016 and 20 February 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 714 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 SRPC2215 / 0591016 or the DVSA reference R/2022/116. 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 | |
| E ClassCoolant pump control software | Low | R/2026/201 | |
| E ClassRouting of transmission wiring harness | Book soon | R/2025/534 | |
| C Class, EQE, GLCBolting of steering coupling | Urgent | R/2025/333 | |
| E ClassGround connection bolting | Urgent | R/2025/155 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2022/150 on 16 May 2022, for the steering of certain EQE (295 platform) vehicles may have been damaged during the…. The one launched after it was R/2022/133 on 24 May 2022, for the bolting of the 48V ground connection under the passenger seat might be fastened with…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/116, launched 23 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.