Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall R/2023/245: On Affected Vehicles A Bolt Connection In The Engine Compartment Main Fuse Box Might Not…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 25 Aug 2023
- Launched
- 330
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2326/5491111
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled S Class vehicles built between 6 July 2020 and 14 October 2022. A bolt connection in the engine compartment main fuse box might not meet specifications and the torque of the bolt connection may not be sufficient. The dealer will check the bolt connection and repair if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A bolt connection in the engine compartment main fuse box might not meet specifications and the torque of the bolt connection may not be sufficient.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles a bolt connection in the engine compartment main fuse box might not meet specifications and the torque of the bolt connection may not be sufficient. Defect: On affected vehicles a bolt connection in the engine compartment main fuse box might not meet specifications and the torque of the bolt connection may not be sufficient. Remedy: Check the bolt connection and repair if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles a bolt connection in the engine compartment main fuse box might not meet specifications and the torque of the bolt connection may not be sufficient.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bolt connection and repair if necessary.
Are You Affected?
S Class built between 6 July 2020 and 14 October 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 330 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 SRPC2326/5491111 or the DVSA reference R/2023/245. 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/2023/238 on 14 Aug 2023, for on affected vehicles the manufacturing of the wiring harness to the power electronics…. The one launched after it was R/2023/249 on 25 Aug 2023, for on affected vehicles the coding of the exit warning system might not meet specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/245, launched 25 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.