Mercedes-Benz A Class Recall R/2026/098: Interior Door Handle Release, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 15 Apr 2026
- Launched
- 19
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC2601 / 7296003
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class vehicles built between 15 April 2025 and 20 September 2025. Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) A-Class (177 platform) and GLA (247 platform) vehicles the bowden cable of the release mechanism of one or more doors might not have been properly mounted. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary measure Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the bowden cables of the doors on the affected vehicles and mount them correctly if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) A-Class (177 platform) and GLA (247 platform) vehicles the bowden cable of the release mechanism of one or more doors might not have been properly mounted.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SRPC2601 - Interior Door Handle Release Defect: Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) A-Class (177 platform) and GLA (247 platform) vehicles the bowden cable of the release mechanism of one or more doors might not have been properly mounted. Remedy: As a precautionary measure Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the bowden cables of the doors on the affected vehicles and mount them correctly if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: interior door handle release.
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 bowden cables of the doors on the affected vehicles and mount them correctly if necessary.
Are You Affected?
A Class built between 15 April 2025 and 20 September 2025 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 19 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 SRPC2601 / 7296003 or the DVSA reference R/2026/098. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| A Class, CLAVariant of rear axle brake hose | Urgent | R/2025/131 | |
| A Class, B Class, CLA, EQA and 3 moreBackup function of steering software | Urgent | R/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 repair | Low | R/2024/024 | |
| A ClassOn affected vehicles the equipped tyres might not meet the load requirements | Book soon | R/2023/190 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2026/120 on 4 Apr 2026, for replace clutch assembly. The one launched after it was R/2026/140 on 15 May 2026, for wheel bolt variant. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/098, launched 15 April 2026. 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.