Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall R/2023/259: A 12V Ground Connection Bolt In The Boot Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 2 Oct 2023
- Launched
- 549
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2330
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled S Class vehicles built between 26 August 2020 and 22 March 2023. A 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications. The dealer will check and rework if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications Defect: On affected vehicles a 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications. Remedy: Check and rework if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check and rework if necessary.
Are You Affected?
S Class built between 26 August 2020 and 22 March 2023 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 549 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 SRPC2330 or the DVSA reference R/2023/259. 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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| AMG GT, C Class, CLS, E Class and 5 moreOn affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform | Urgent | R/2023/223 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2023/265 on 13 Sep 2023, for on affected vehicles the screw connection of the partition wall might not meet…. The one launched after it was R/2023/260 on 2 Oct 2023, for welding between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/259, launched 2 October 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.