Mercedes-Benz GLC Recall R/2022/276: The Support Of The Windowbag In The Area Of The B-pillar Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2244
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLC vehicles built between 1 September 2022 and 1 September 2022. The support of the window airbag in the B-pillar might not meet specifications. The dealer will check the window airbag support and replace it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The support of the window airbag in the B-pillar might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: The support of the windowbag in the area of the B-pillar might not meet specifications. Defect: The support of the window airbag in the B-pillar might not meet specifications. Remedy: Check the window airbag support and replace it if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the support of the windowbag in the area of the B-pillar might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check the window airbag support and replace it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
GLC built between 1 September 2022 and 1 September 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 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 SRPC2244 or the DVSA reference R/2022/276. 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/2022/279 on 30 Sep 2022, for the function of the brake booster might be affected due to advanced corrosion in the joint…. The one launched after it was R/2022/296 on 18 Oct 2022, for the wiring harness at the b-pillar might be damaged. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/276, launched 18 October 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.