Mercedes-Benz EQS Recall R/2022/246: Incorrect Towing Eye Threaded Connection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Aug 2022
- Launched
- 12
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2234
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled EQS vehicles built between 2 June 2021 and 23 September 2021. The thread of the towing device in the front or rear bumper of certain vehicles might not correspond to the specifications. The dealer will check the towing device of the affected vehicles and if necessary reworked. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The thread of the towing device in the front or rear bumper of certain vehicles might not correspond to the specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT TOWING EYE THREADED CONNECTION Defect: The thread of the towing device in the front or rear bumper of certain vehicles might not correspond to the specifications. Remedy: The towing device of the affected vehicles will be checked and if necessary reworked.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect towing eye threaded connection.
The Fix
The dealer will check the towing device of the affected vehicles and if necessary reworked.
Are You Affected?
EQS built between 2 June 2021 and 23 September 2021 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 SRPC2234 or the DVSA reference R/2022/246. 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/2022/245 on 16 Aug 2022, for the thread of the towing device in the front or rear bumper of certain vehicles might not…. The one launched after it was R/2022/249 on 1 Sep 2022, for dismantling or assembly of the additional battery could inadvertently lead to an…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/246, launched 16 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.