Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2024/125: -Rear-Axle Wiring Harness, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2024/125, campaign code SRPC2338 / 3590011. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
11 Apr 2024
Launched
1
vehicles in the UK
SRPC2338 / 3590011
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 27 March 2023 and 27 March 2023. The rear-axle wiring harness might be pre-damaged due to a fixing which might not meet specifications. The dealer will check and replace the rear-axle wiring harness if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The rear-axle wiring harness might be pre-damaged due to a fixing which might not meet specifications.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: SRPC2338 -Rear-Axle Wiring Harness Defect: On affected vehicles the rear-axle wiring harness might be pre-damaged due to a fixing which might not meet specifications. Remedy: Check and replace the rear-axle wiring harness if necessary.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: -Rear-Axle wiring harness.

The Fix

The dealer will check and replace the rear-axle wiring harness if necessary.

Are You Affected?

C Class built between 27 March 2023 and 27 March 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
  2. Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC2338 / 3590011 or the DVSA reference R/2024/125. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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C ClassDriver seat belt fittingUrgentR/2025/158
C Class, CLS, E Class, GLCMisfire detection M264LowR/2024/474
C ClassBolting connection Pre-Fuse boxLowR/2024/281
C ClassScrew connections of 12 V and 48 V ground pointsUrgentR/2024/299

This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2024/150 on 8 Apr 2024, for filling of air conditioning refrigerant. The one launched after it was R/2024/174 on 17 Apr 2024, for routing of transmission wiring harness. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2024 and suspension recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2024/125, launched 11 April 2024. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.