Mercedes-Benz A Class, CLA Recall R/2025/131: Variant Of Rear Axle Brake Hose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Apr 2025
- Launched
- 347
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2503 / 4290102
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, CLA vehicles built between 27 February 2024 and 14 March 2024. Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain A-Class (177 platform) and CLA (118 platform) vehicles the length of the brake hoses on the rear axle might not meet specifications. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the brake hoses on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain A-Class (177 platform) and CLA (118 platform) vehicles the length of the brake hoses on the rear axle might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SRPC2503 - Variant of rear axle brake hose Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain A-Class (177 platform) and CLA (118 platform) vehicles the length of the brake hoses on the rear axle might not meet specifications. Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the brake hoses on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: variant of rear axle brake hose.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the brake hoses on the rear axle on the affected vehicles and replace them if necessary.
Are You Affected?
A Class, CLA built between 27 February 2024 and 14 March 2024 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 347 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 SRPC2503 / 4290102 or the DVSA reference R/2025/131. 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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| A ClassInterior door handle release | Book soon | R/2026/098 | |
| CLABolting of front seats and belt buckles | Urgent | R/2025/533 | |
| CLAVariant of 48V wiring harness | Urgent | R/2025/556 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2025/079 on 11 Apr 2025, for check axle drive module of rear axle. The one launched after it was R/2025/106 on 17 Apr 2025, for update battery management system control unit software. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/131, launched 16 April 2025. 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.