Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2023/151: On Affected Vehicles The Inflation Of The Front Passenger Airbag Might Not Meet…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Jul 2023
- Launched
- 796
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2309 / 9192110
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 21 July 2021 and 9 May 2022. The inflation of the front passenger airbag might not meet specifications. The dealer will replace the front passenger airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The inflation of the front passenger airbag might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the inflation of the front passenger airbag might not meet specifications. Defect: On affected vehicles the inflation of the front passenger airbag might not meet specifications. Remedy: Replace the front passenger airbag.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the inflation of the front passenger airbag might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front passenger airbag.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 21 July 2021 and 9 May 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 796 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 SRPC2309 / 9192110 or the DVSA reference R/2023/151. 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/2023/151, launched 10 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.