Mercedes-Benz C Class Recall R/2024/281: Bolting Connection Pre-Fuse Box, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Aug 2024
- Launched
- 69
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2410 / 5497603
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class vehicles built between 7 December 2021 and 2 September 2022. The bolting of an electrical wire on the pre-fuse box in the passenger-side footwell might have not been tightened with sufficient torque. The dealer will check the bolting connection of the wiring harness to the pre-fuse box and repair if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolting of an electrical wire on the pre-fuse box in the passenger-side footwell might have not been tightened with sufficient torque.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SRPC2410 - Bolting Connection Pre-Fuse Box Defect: On affected vehicles the bolting of an electrical wire on the pre-fuse box in the passenger-side footwell might have not been tightened with sufficient torque. Remedy: Check the bolting connection of the wiring harness to the pre-fuse box and repair if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bolting connection Pre-Fuse box.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bolting connection of the wiring harness to the pre-fuse box and repair if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C Class built between 7 December 2021 and 2 September 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 69 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 SRPC2410 / 5497603 or the DVSA reference R/2024/281. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Class, EQE, GLCBolting of steering coupling | Urgent | R/2025/333 | |
| C ClassDriver seat belt fitting | Urgent | R/2025/158 | |
| C Class, CLS, E Class, GLCMisfire detection M264 | Low | R/2024/474 | |
| C ClassScrew connections of 12 V and 48 V ground points | Urgent | R/2024/299 | |
| C ClassBattery pole cover | Low | R/2024/202 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2024/299 on 15 Aug 2024, for screw connections of 12 V and 48 V ground points. The one launched after it was R/2024/392 on 18 Oct 2024, for sealing ring of exhaust manifold. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/281, launched 19 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.