Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2023/308: On Affected Vehicles The Left Brake Hose On The Rear Axle Might Not Have Been Installed…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Nov 2023
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2336/4290101
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 22 June 2023 and 22 June 2023. The left brake hose on the rear axle might not have been installed according to specifications. The dealer will check the brake hose and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The left brake hose on the rear axle might not have been installed according to specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On affected vehicles the left brake hose on the rear axle might not have been installed according to specifications. Defect: On affected vehicles the left brake hose on the rear axle might not have been installed according to specifications. Remedy: Check the brake hose and replace if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles the left brake hose on the rear axle might not have been installed according to specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will check the brake hose and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 22 June 2023 and 22 June 2023 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 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 SRPC2336/4290101 or the DVSA reference R/2023/308. 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/2023/291 on 10 Nov 2023, for the socket for the towing device in the front crossmember might not meet specifications. The one launched after it was R/2023/307 on 4 Dec 2023, for on affected vehicles the 12V-starter / generator wiring harness might not meet…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2023 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/308, launched 22 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.