Mercedes-Benz GLC Recall R/2022/296: The Wiring Harness At The B-pillar Might Be Damaged, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2247
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLC vehicles built between 1 September 2022 and 1 September 2022. The mounting of an acoustic pad on the B-pillar might not meet specifications. The dealer will remove the acoustic pads and check the seat belt retractors and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The mounting of an acoustic pad on the B-pillar might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE WIRING HARNESS AT THE B-PILLAR MIGHT BE DAMAGED. Defect: The mounting of an acoustic pad on the B-pillar might not meet specifications. Remedy: Remove the acoustic pads and check the seat belt retractors and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the wiring harness at the b-pillar might be damaged.
The Fix
The dealer will remove the acoustic pads and check the seat belt retractors and replace 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 SRPC2247 or the DVSA reference R/2022/296. 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/2022/276 on 18 Oct 2022, for the support of the windowbag in the area of the B-pillar might not meet specifications. The one launched after it was R/2022/265 on 24 Oct 2022, for the driver airbag may not deploy correctly if activated. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/296, 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.