Mercedes-Benz E Class Recall R/2024/174: Routing Of Transmission Wiring Harness, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Apr 2024
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2406
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled E Class vehicles built between 27 November 2023 and 27 November 2023. The routing of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications. The dealer will check the routing of the transmission wiring harness and rework it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The routing of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications. The distance of the wiring harness to the drive shaft might be too small causing it to chafe.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SRPC2406 - Routing of transmission wiring harness Defect: On affected vehicles the routing of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications. The distance of the wiring harness to the drive shaft might be too small causing it to chafe. Remedy: Check the routing of the transmission wiring harness and rework it if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause it to chafe.
The Fix
The dealer will check the routing of the transmission wiring harness and rework it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
E Class built between 27 November 2023 and 27 November 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 SRPC2406 or the DVSA reference R/2024/174. 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/2024/125 on 11 Apr 2024, for -Rear-Axle wiring harness. The one launched after it was R/2024/173 on 23 Apr 2024, for bolting of 48V ground connection. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/174, launched 17 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.