Mercedes-Benz GLC Recall R/2023/143: On Affected Vehicles The Wheel And Brake Bleed Bolts Might Not Have Been Tightened With…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Jul 2023
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2312 / 4092216
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLC vehicles built between 16 March 2023 and 20 March 2023. The wheel and brake bleed bolts might not have been tightened with the required torque. The dealer will check the wheel and brake bleed bolts and tighten to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wheel and brake bleed bolts might not have been tightened with the required torque.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the wheel and brake bleed bolts might not have been tightened with the required torque. Defect: On affected vehicles the wheel and brake bleed bolts might not have been tightened with the required torque. Remedy: Check the wheel and brake bleed bolts and tighten to the correct torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the wheel and brake bleed bolts might not have been tightened with the required torque.
The Fix
The dealer will check the wheel and brake bleed bolts and tighten to the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
GLC built between 16 March 2023 and 20 March 2023 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 SRPC2312 / 4092216 or the DVSA reference R/2023/143. 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/2023/143, launched 27 July 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.