Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo Recall R/2022/249: Dismantling Or Assembly Of The Additional Battery Could Inadvertently Lead To An…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Sep 2022
- Launched
- 84
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2202
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Marco Polo vehicles built between 26 August 2019 and 31 March 2021. Dismantling or assembly of the additional battery could inadvertently lead to an undetected damage to a wiring harness. The dealer will check the condition of the auxiliary battery positive line and optimize the routing in the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Dismantling or assembly of the additional battery could inadvertently lead to an undetected damage to a wiring harness.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Dismantling or assembly of the additional battery could inadvertently lead to an undetected damage to a wiring harness. Defect: Dismantling or assembly of the additional battery could inadvertently lead to an undetected damage to a wiring harness. Remedy: Check the condition of the auxiliary battery positive line and optimize the routing in the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: dismantling or assembly of the additional battery could inadvertently lead to an undetected damage to a wiring harness.
The Fix
The dealer will check the condition of the auxiliary battery positive line and optimize the routing in the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Marco Polo built between 26 August 2019 and 31 March 2021 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 84 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 SRPC2202 or the DVSA reference R/2022/249. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Polo, V ClassPossible severe corrosion of metal components in the rear area of the roof bed | Low | R/2019/208 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2022/246 on 16 Aug 2022, for incorrect towing eye threaded connection. The one launched after it was R/2022/258 on 1 Sep 2022, for the driver's airbag may not correctly deploy if activated. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/249, launched 1 September 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.