Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2022/136: The Bolting Of The 48V Ground Connection Of The Electrical Refrigerant Compressor Might Be…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Jun 2022
- Launched
- 13
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2219
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 20 September 2021 and 22 October 2021. The bolting of the 48V ground connection of the electrical refrigerant compressor might be fastened with an insufficient torque. The dealer will check the bolting of the ground connection on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolting of the 48V ground connection of the electrical refrigerant compressor might be fastened with an insufficient torque.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BOLTING OF THE 48V GROUND CONNECTION OF THE ELECTRICAL REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR MIGHT BE FASTENED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT TORQUE Defect: The bolting of the 48V ground connection of the electrical refrigerant compressor might be fastened with an insufficient torque. Remedy: Check the bolting of the ground connection on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bolting of the 48V ground connection of the electrical refrigerant compressor might be fastened with an insufficient torque.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bolting of the ground connection on the affected vehicles and correct it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 20 September 2021 and 22 October 2021 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 13 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 SRPC2219 or the DVSA reference R/2022/136. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| E ClassGround connection bolting | Urgent | R/2025/155 | |
| E ClassWelding of rear axle carrier | Book soon | R/2024/502 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2022/125 on 1 Jun 2022, for the passenger air bag may not deploy as specified. The one launched after it was R/2022/135 on 9 Jun 2022, for the electrical plug connection of the headlights might not be watertight. 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/2022/136, launched 6 June 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.