Mercedes-Benz A Class, GLB Recall R/2023/185: On Affected Vehicles The Corrosion Protection Of The Integral Carrier Of The Front Axle…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 10 Jul 2023
- Launched
- 4,148
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2166 / 3390020
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, GLB vehicles built between 3 May 2019 and 17 July 2020. The corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle. The dealer will replace the front axle carrier. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle. Defect: On affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle. Remedy: Replace the front axle carrier.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front axle carrier.
Are You Affected?
A Class, GLB built between 3 May 2019 and 17 July 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4,148 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 SRPC2166 / 3390020 or the DVSA reference R/2023/185. 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/2023/171 on 10 Jul 2023, for on affected vehicles the oil supply for the rear axle drive shaft bearing might not meet…. The one launched after it was R/2023/173 on 14 Jul 2023, for the monitoring software of the electronic stability program (EPS) might not meet…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/185, 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.