Mercedes-Benz GLA Recall R/2024/392: Sealing Ring Of Exhaust Manifold, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2024/392, campaign code SRPC2415 / 4990103. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
18 Oct 2024
Launched
2
vehicles in the UK
SRPC2415 / 4990103
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Mercedes-Benz recalled GLA vehicles built between 17 May 2023 and 17 May 2023. The sealing ring between the exhaust manifold and turbocharger might be missing. The recall notice describes the fix as: retrofit the sealing ring on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The sealing ring between the exhaust manifold and turbocharger might be missing.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: SRPC2415 - Sealing Ring of Exhaust Manifold Defect: On affected vehicles the sealing ring between the exhaust manifold and turbocharger might be missing. Remedy: Retrofit the sealing ring on the affected vehicles.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: sealing ring of exhaust manifold.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: retrofit the sealing ring on the affected vehicles.

Are You Affected?

GLA built between 17 May 2023 and 17 May 2023 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2 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 SRPC2415 / 4990103 or the DVSA reference R/2024/392. 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?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
EQA, GLAShort-range sensor frontLowR/2025/439
A Class, B Class, CLA, EQA and 3 moreBackup function of steering softwareUrgentR/2024/166
A Class, C Class, CLA(117), GLA and 2 moreOn affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repairLowR/2024/024
A Class, CLA(118), GLALocking pawl spring of the left hand side door locks might not be greased correctlyBook soonR/2021/437
C Class, CLA(117), E Class, G Class and 5 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specificationsBook soonR/2021/130

This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2024/281 on 19 Aug 2024, for bolting connection Pre-Fuse box. The one launched after it was R/2024/305 on 24 Oct 2024, for tightness of transmission wiring harness connector. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2024.


Source: DVSA recall R/2024/392, launched 18 October 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.