Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2023/229: On Affected Vehicles The Bolts Of Certain 12V And 48V Ground Connections Might Be Fastened…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Aug 2023
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2321 / 5491108
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 20 November 2021 and 26 March 2022. The bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened with an insufficient torque. The dealer will check the bolting of the ground connections and repair if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened with an insufficient torque.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened with an insufficient torque. Defect: On affected vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened with an insufficient torque. Remedy: Check the bolting of the ground connections and repair if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened with an insufficient torque.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bolting of the ground connections and repair if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 20 November 2021 and 26 March 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 9 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 SRPC2321 / 5491108 or the DVSA reference R/2023/229. 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/2023/149 on 4 Aug 2023, for on affected vehicles the voltage converter software of the secondary on-board electrical…. The one launched after it was R/2023/230 on 14 Aug 2023, for on affected vehicles the bolts of certain 12V and 48V ground connections might be fastened…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2023 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/229, launched 14 August 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.