Mercedes-Benz G Class Recall R/2023/070: On Certain Vehicles The Front Axle Wiring Harness Might Come In Contact With The Auxiliary…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 6 Apr 2023
- Launched
- 2,841
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2302/5491809
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled G Class vehicles built between 9 May 2018 and 6 April 2022. The front axle wiring harness might come in contact with the auxiliary oil cooler. The dealer will check the front axle wiring harness on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary as well as install a protective sleeve. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front axle wiring harness might come in contact with the auxiliary oil cooler.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On certain vehicles the front axle wiring harness might come in contact with the auxiliary oil cooler. Defect: On certain vehicles the front axle wiring harness might come in contact with the auxiliary oil cooler. Remedy: Check the front axle wiring harness on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary as well as install a protective sleeve.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on certain vehicles the front axle wiring harness might come in contact with the auxiliary oil cooler.
The Fix
The dealer will check the front axle wiring harness on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary as well as install a protective sleeve.
Are You Affected?
G Class built between 9 May 2018 and 6 April 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,841 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 SRPC2302/5491809 or the DVSA reference R/2023/070. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2023/070, launched 6 April 2023. 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.