Mercedes-Benz GLB Recall R/2024/441: Surface Inner Tyre Side Wall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 18 Nov 2024
- Launched
- 466
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2418 / 4090102
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled GLB vehicles built between 17 June 2024 and 16 July 2024. Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that the surface of the inner side wall of right-side installed tyres on certain GLB (247 platform) vehicles might be damaged. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary measure Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the tyres on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that the surface of the inner side wall of right-side installed tyres on certain GLB (247 platform) vehicles might be damaged.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SRPC2418 - Surface inner tyre side wall Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that the surface of the inner side wall of right-side installed tyres on certain GLB (247 platform) vehicles might be damaged. Remedy: As a precautionary measure Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the tyres on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: surface inner tyre side wall.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary measure Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the tyres on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
GLB built between 17 June 2024 and 16 July 2024 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 466 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 SRPC2418 / 4090102 or the DVSA reference R/2024/441. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| CLA, GLBSoftware version of communication module | Low | R/2026/203 | |
| A Class, B Class, CLA, EQA and 3 moreBackup function of steering software | Urgent | R/2024/166 | |
| A Class, GLBOn affected vehicles the corrosion protection of the integral carrier of the front axle might not be sustained over the lifetime of the vehicle | Book soon | R/2023/185 | |
| GLBMechanical damage to the ESP unit | Urgent | R/2022/284 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2024/307 on 24 Oct 2024, for tightness of transmission wiring harness connector. The one launched after it was R/2024/398 on 20 Nov 2024, for function cross traffic alert. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2024.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/441, launched 18 November 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.