Mercedes-Benz EQC Recall R/2023/300: On Affected Vehicles The Adjustment Of The Headlamps Might Not Meet Specifications And…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 2 Nov 2023
- Launched
- 312
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2334 / 8291014
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled EQC vehicles built between 18 February 2022 and 6 May 2022. The adjustment of the headlamps might not meet specifications and blinding of oncoming traffic may not be ruled out. The dealer will check the adjustment and correct if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The adjustment of the headlamps might not meet specifications and blinding of oncoming traffic may not be ruled out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the adjustment of the headlamps might not meet specifications and blinding of oncoming traffic may not be ruled out. Defect: On affected vehicles the adjustment of the headlamps might not meet specifications and blinding of oncoming traffic may not be ruled out.� Remedy: Check the adjustment and correct if necessary. �
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the adjustment of the headlamps might not meet specifications and blinding of oncoming traffic may not be ruled out.
The Fix
The dealer will check the adjustment and correct if necessary.
Are You Affected?
EQC built between 18 February 2022 and 6 May 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 312 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 SRPC2334 / 8291014 or the DVSA reference R/2023/300. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQCThe electrical plug connection of the headlights might not be watertight | Book soon | R/2022/135 | |
| A Class (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/376 | |
| EQCThe wiring harness of the electrical steering might have been damaged during the assembly process | Urgent | R/2021/341 | |
| E Class, EQC, GLCThe locking mechanism for the electrical connector of the side crash sensors might not meet specifications | Low | R/2021/286 | |
| EQCThe corrosion protection of the high voltage battery housing may not be ensured over lifetime of the vehicle | Urgent | R/2021/264 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2023/284 on 9 Oct 2023, for on affected vehicles the wheel rim structure might not meet specifications. Micro cracks…. The one launched after it was R/2023/225 on 3 Nov 2023, for on affected vehicles the length of the transmission wiring harness might not meet…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/300, launched 2 November 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.