Mercedes-Benz EQS Recall R/2023/210: On Certain Vehicles The Bolting Of The Rear Seat Belt Buckles Might Be Fastened With An…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Jul 2023
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2323 / 9290014
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled EQS vehicles built between 23 September 2021 and 23 September 2021. The bolting of the rear seat belt buckles might be fastened with an insufficient tightening torque. The dealer will check the bolting of the rear seat belt buckles on the affected vehicles and rework them if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolting of the rear seat belt buckles might be fastened with an insufficient tightening torque.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On certain vehicles the bolting of the rear seat belt buckles might be fastened with an insufficient tightening torque. Defect: On certain vehicles the bolting of the rear seat belt buckles might be fastened with an insufficient tightening torque. Remedy: Check the bolting of the rear seat belt buckles on the affected vehicles and rework them if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on certain vehicles the bolting of the rear seat belt buckles might be fastened with an insufficient tightening torque.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bolting of the rear seat belt buckles on the affected vehicles and rework them if necessary.
Are You Affected?
EQS built between 23 September 2021 and 23 September 2021 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 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 SRPC2323 / 9290014 or the DVSA reference R/2023/210. 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/2023/190 on 17 Jul 2023, for on affected vehicles the equipped tyres might not meet the load requirements. The one launched after it was R/2023/191 on 21 Jul 2023, for on affected vehicles due to a potential error in the press-fitting process during…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/210, launched 19 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.