Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2023/260: Welding Between Fuel Filler Pipe And Fuel Tank Might Not Meet Specifications, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Oct 2023
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2331 / 4790104
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 23 November 2021 and 24 November 2021. The welding between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications. The dealer will replace the fuel tank. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The welding between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Welding between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications Defect: On affected vehicles the welding between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications. Remedy: Replace the fuel tank.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: welding between fuel filler pipe and fuel tank might not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel tank.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 23 November 2021 and 24 November 2021 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 SRPC2331 / 4790104 or the DVSA reference R/2023/260. 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?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| C Class, EQE, GLCBolting of steering coupling | Urgent | R/2025/333 | |
| C ClassDriver seat belt fitting | Urgent | R/2025/158 | |
| C Class, CLS, E Class, GLCMisfire detection M264 | Low | R/2024/474 | |
| C ClassBolting connection Pre-Fuse box | Low | R/2024/281 | |
| C ClassScrew connections of 12 V and 48 V ground points | Urgent | R/2024/299 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2023/259 on 2 Oct 2023, for a 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications. The one launched after it was R/2023/284 on 9 Oct 2023, for on affected vehicles the wheel rim structure might not meet specifications. Micro cracks…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2023 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/260, 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.