Mercedes-Benz GLB Recall R/2022/284: Mechanical Damage To The ESP Unit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2239
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLB vehicles built between 19 October 2020 and 24 October 2020. The Electronic stability program (ESP) unit might be mechanically damaged. The dealer will replace the ESP unit on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Electronic stability program (ESP) unit might be mechanically damaged.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Mechanical damage to the ESP unit Defect: The Electronic stability program (ESP) unit might be mechanically damaged. Remedy: Replace the ESP unit on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: mechanical damage to the ESP unit.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the ESP unit on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
GLB built between 19 October 2020 and 24 October 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 6 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 SRPC2239 or the DVSA reference R/2022/284. 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/2022/283 on 24 Oct 2022, for the fixation of the trim bar at the rear door windows might not meet specifications. The one launched after it was R/2022/290 on 24 Oct 2022, for water ingress into the trunk and therefore moisture might enter into the signal…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/284, launched 24 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.