Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2023/238: On Affected Vehicles The Manufacturing Of The Wiring Harness To The Power Electronics…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Aug 2023
- Launched
- 1,726
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2324
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 7 October 2020 and 25 January 2022. The manufacturing of the wiring harness to the power electronics might not meet specifications. The dealer will check the wiring harness and repair if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The manufacturing of the wiring harness to the power electronics might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the manufacturing of the wiring harness to the power electronics might not meet specifications. Defect: On affected vehicles the manufacturing of the wiring harness to the power electronics might not meet specifications. Remedy: Check the wiring harness and repair if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the manufacturing of the wiring harness to the power electronics might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check the wiring harness and repair if necessary.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 7 October 2020 and 25 January 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,726 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 SRPC2324 or the DVSA reference R/2023/238. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2023/238, 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.