Mercedes-Benz G Class Recall R/2023/171: On Affected Vehicles The Oil Supply For The Rear Axle Drive Shaft Bearing Might Not Meet…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 10 Jul 2023
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2314 / 3594019
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled G Class vehicles built between 4 September 2008 and 6 July 2011. The oil supply for the rear axle drive shaft bearing might not meet specifications. The dealer will replace the rear axle differential housing cover. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The oil supply for the rear axle drive shaft bearing might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the oil supply for the rear axle drive shaft bearing might not meet specifications. Defect: On affected vehicles the oil supply for the rear axle drive shaft bearing might not meet specifications. Remedy: Replace the rear axle differential housing cover.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the oil supply for the rear axle drive shaft bearing might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the rear axle differential housing cover.
Are You Affected?
G Class built between 4 September 2008 and 6 July 2011 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 5 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 SRPC2314 / 3594019 or the DVSA reference R/2023/171. 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/2023/151 on 10 Jul 2023, for on affected vehicles the inflation of the front passenger airbag might not meet…. The one launched after it was R/2023/185 on 10 Jul 2023, for on affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/171, 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.