Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2023/225: On Affected Vehicles The Length Of The Transmission Wiring Harness Might Not Meet…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Nov 2023
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2320 / 5491316
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 12 April 2022 and 20 May 2022. The length of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications. The dealer will check transmission wiring harness routing and rework if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The length of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the length of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications.. Defect: On affected vehicles the length of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications. Remedy: Check transmission wiring harness routing and rework if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the length of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check transmission wiring harness routing and rework if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 12 April 2022 and 20 May 2022 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 SRPC2320 / 5491316 or the DVSA reference R/2023/225. 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/2023/300 on 2 Nov 2023, for on affected vehicles the adjustment of the headlamps might not meet specifications and…. The one launched after it was R/2023/226 on 3 Nov 2023, for on affected vehicles the length of the transmission wiring harness might not meet…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/225, launched 3 November 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.