Mercedes-Benz G Class, G Class 4X4� Recall R/2023/358: Housing Of The Rear Axle Transmission, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 2 Aug 2024
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2341 / 3591005
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled G Class, G Class 4X4� vehicles built between 15 June 2023 and 1 July 2023. The housing of the rear axle transmission might not meet the strength requirements. The dealer will replace axle centrepiece of rear axle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The housing of the rear axle transmission might not meet the strength requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SRPC2341 - Housing of the rear axle transmission Defect: On affected vehicles the housing of the rear axle transmission might not meet the strength requirements. Remedy: Replace axle centrepiece of rear axle.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: housing of the rear axle transmission.
The Fix
The dealer will replace axle centrepiece of rear axle.
Are You Affected?
G Class, G Class 4X4� built between 15 June 2023 and 1 July 2023 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 10 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 SRPC2341 / 3591005 or the DVSA reference R/2023/358. 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/2024/268 on 16 Jul 2024, for parameter data set of airbag control unit. The one launched after it was R/2024/301 on 14 Aug 2024, for replace spring U-bolts of rear axle springs. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/358, launched 2 August 2024. 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.