Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2022/302: A Weld Seam Of The Supporting Structure Of The Transmission Connection May Not Correspond…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Nov 2022
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2243 / 2492002
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 19 January 2022 and 20 January 2022. A weld seam of the supporting structure of the transmission connection may not correspond with the specifications. The dealer will check the transmission connection on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A weld seam of the supporting structure of the transmission connection may not correspond with the specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A WELD SEAM OF THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE OF THE TRANSMISSION CONNECTION MAY NOT CORRESPOND WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS Defect: A weld seam of the supporting structure of the transmission connection may not correspond with the specifications.� Remedy: Check the transmission connection on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.�
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a weld seam of the supporting structure of the transmission connection may not correspond with the specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check the transmission connection on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 19 January 2022 and 20 January 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3 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 SRPC2243 / 2492002 or the DVSA reference R/2022/302. 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/2022/301 on 7 Nov 2022, for the holding force of the fuel feed line may not correspond with the specifications. The one launched after it was R/2022/310 on 10 Nov 2022, for the attachment for the 12V battery in the luggage compartment may not withstand the loads…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/302, launched 7 November 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.