Mercedes-Benz EQB Recall R/2023/117: On Affected Vehicles The Material Properties Of The Upper B-Pillar And The Beltline Trim…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 26 Apr 2023
- Launched
- 61
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2305 6891207
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled EQB vehicles built between 29 June 2022 and 2 August 2022. The material properties of the upper B-Pillar and the Beltline trim may not meet the specifications. The dealer will replace the B-Pillar and Beltline trim. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The material properties of the upper B-Pillar and the Beltline trim may not meet the specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the material properties of the upper B-Pillar and the Beltline trim may not meet the specifications. Defect: On affected vehicles the material properties of the upper B-Pillar and the Beltline trim may not meet the specifications. Remedy: Replace the B-Pillar and Beltline trim.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the material properties of the upper B-Pillar and the Beltline trim may not meet the specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the B-Pillar and Beltline trim.
Are You Affected?
EQB built between 29 June 2022 and 2 August 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 61 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 SRPC2305 6891207 or the DVSA reference R/2023/117. 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/2023/092 on 26 Apr 2023, for installation of A/C drain hoses. The one launched after it was R/2023/120 on 28 Apr 2023, for on affected vehicles the firewall seal may not satisfy leak tightness requirements. Water…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/117, launched 26 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.