Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2024/128: Bolting Of 48 Volt Ground Connection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Mar 2024
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2400 5491318
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 28 October 2021 and 28 October 2021. The 48V ground connection in the engine compartment might not be secured correctly. The dealer will check the bolting of the ground connection on the affected vehicles and perform the respective repairs if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The 48V ground connection in the engine compartment might not be secured correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SRPC2400 - Bolting of 48 volt ground connection Defect: On certain vehicles the 48V ground connection in the engine compartment might not be secured correctly. Remedy: Check the bolting of the ground connection on the affected vehicles and perform the respective repairs if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bolting of 48 volt ground connection.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bolting of the ground connection on the affected vehicles and perform the respective repairs if necessary.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 28 October 2021 and 28 October 2021 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 SRPC2400 5491318 or the DVSA reference R/2024/128. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLS, E Class, GLCDrive shaft joint | Low | R/2026/148 | |
| E ClassCoolant pump control software | Low | R/2026/201 | |
| E ClassRouting of transmission wiring harness | Book soon | R/2025/534 | |
| E ClassGround connection bolting | Urgent | R/2025/155 | |
| E ClassWelding of rear axle carrier | Book soon | R/2024/502 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2024/024 on 7 Feb 2024, for on affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof…. The one launched after it was R/2024/130 on 25 Mar 2024, for system protection. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/128, launched 25 March 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.