Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2022/170: The Bonding Of The Right Rear Door Window Bar Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 22 Jun 2022
- Launched
- 52
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2227
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 14 October 2021 and 6 November 2021. The bonding of the right rear door window bar might not meet specifications. The dealer will check the fixation of the window bar on the affected vehicles and replace the side window if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonding of the right rear door window bar might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BONDING OF THE RIGHT REAR DOOR WINDOW BAR MIGHT NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The bonding of the right rear door window bar might not meet specifications. Remedy: Check the fixation of the window bar on the affected vehicles and replace the side window if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bonding of the right rear door window bar might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check the fixation of the window bar on the affected vehicles and replace the side window if necessary.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 14 October 2021 and 6 November 2021 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 52 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 SRPC2227 or the DVSA reference R/2022/170. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2022/170, launched 22 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.