Mercedes-Benz CLA(118) Recall R/2022/195: Bowden Cables With An Insufficient Length May Have Been Installed In The Front Doors, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 2 Aug 2022
- Launched
- 12
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV2229
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CLA(118) vehicles built between 7 March 2022 and 16 March 2022. Bowden cables with an insufficient length might have been installed in the front doors. The dealer will check the bowden cables of the front doors on the affected vehicles and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Bowden cables with an insufficient length might have been installed in the front doors.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BOWDEN CABLES WITH AN INSUFFICIENT LENGTH MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE FRONT DOORS Defect: Bowden cables with an insufficient length might have been installed in the front doors Remedy: Check the bowden cables of the front doors on the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bowden cables with an insufficient length may have been installed in the front doors.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bowden cables of the front doors on the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
CLA(118) built between 7 March 2022 and 16 March 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 12 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 SRV2229 or the DVSA reference R/2022/195. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLA(118)On affected vehicles the tyres might not meet specification resulting in a leak and possible sudden loss of air pressure | Book soon | R/2023/116 | |
| A Class, CLA(118), Eqa/eqbBolting on brake caliper housing might not meet specifications | Urgent | R/2022/062 | |
| A Class, AMG GT 4 Door, C Class, CLA(118) and 4 moreA particle in the fuel rail might lead to a leak between the fuel rail and the injector | Urgent | R/2022/061 | |
| A Class, CLA(118)Power supply connection of power steering might have been contaminated with adhesive | Urgent | R/2021/444 | |
| A Class, CLA(118), GLALocking pawl spring of the left hand side door locks might not be greased correctly | Book soon | R/2021/437 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2022/198 on 26 Jul 2022, for the driver's front air bag may not deploy as intended. The one launched after it was R/2022/225 on 5 Aug 2022, for vehicles might be equipped with an incorrect variant of the tyre pressure label in the…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/195, launched 2 August 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.