Mercedes-Benz C Class, EQE, GLC Recall R/2025/333: Bolting Of Steering Coupling, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Sep 2025
- Launched
- 874
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2512
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, EQE, GLC vehicles built between 9 June 2022 and 22 July 2025. Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain C-Class (206 platform) GLC (254 platform) and EQE (295 platform) vehicles the bolting of the steering coupling might not meet specifications. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will rework the bolting of the steering coupling on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain C-Class (206 platform) GLC (254 platform) and EQE (295 platform) vehicles the bolting of the steering coupling might not meet specifications.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SRPC2512 - Bolting of Steering Coupling Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain C-Class (206 platform) GLC (254 platform) and EQE (295 platform) vehicles the bolting of the steering coupling might not meet specifications. Remedy: As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will rework the bolting of the steering coupling on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bolting of steering coupling.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will rework the bolting of the steering coupling on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
C Class, EQE, GLC built between 9 June 2022 and 22 July 2025 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 874 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 SRPC2512 or the DVSA reference R/2025/333. 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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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2025/332 on 2 Sep 2025, for initialisation of central control unit. The one launched after it was R/2025/408 on 6 Oct 2025, for driving assistance system software. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/333, launched 8 September 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.