Mercedes-Benz GLE, GLS Recall R/2024/173: Bolting Of 48V Ground Connection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Apr 2024
- Launched
- 2,157
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2405 / 9190101
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLE, GLS vehicles built between 7 November 2018 and 27 December 2022. The 48V ground connection under the passenger seat might have come loose. The dealer will check the bolting of the ground connection and correct it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The 48V ground connection under the passenger seat might have come loose.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SRPC2405 - Bolting of 48V ground connection Defect: On affected vehicles the 48V ground connection under the passenger seat might have come loose. Remedy: Check the bolting of the ground connection and correct it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bolting of 48V ground connection.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bolting of the ground connection and correct it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
GLE, GLS built between 7 November 2018 and 27 December 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,157 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 SRPC2405 / 9190101 or the DVSA reference R/2024/173. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLEInstallation of the heat shield | Low | R/2026/326 | |
| GLERear seat belt bolting | Urgent | R/2026/221 | |
| GLE, GLSMounting of Multi-Purpose camera & interior mirror | Book soon | R/2025/217 | |
| GLEOn affected vehicles under specific conditions (such as electric driving in wet weather) the required operating force of the brake pedal for a deceleration intended by the driver might be increased | Urgent | R/2023/346 | |
| C Class, CLS, E Class, GL and 6 moreOn affected vehicles the aluminium bolts of the steering gear could corrode and break due to the intrusion of moisture | Urgent | R/2023/023 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2024/174 on 17 Apr 2024, for routing of transmission wiring harness. The one launched after it was R/2024/016 on 25 Apr 2024, for coding headlamp control unit. 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/2024/173, launched 23 April 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.