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MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD CLS; E-CLASS; GLC — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2026-09-21

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-09-21
Manufacturer	MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Models affected	CLS; E-CLASS; GLC
Units affected	8
Defect	Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain 4MATIC E-Class (213 platform) S-Class Coupé (217 platform) S-Class (222 platform) E-Class Coupe/Convertible (238 platform) GLC (253 platform) and CLS (257 platform) vehicles increased wear of the universal joint on the drive shaft might occur. \| SRPC2603 - Drive Shaft Joint
Recall type	Vehicle
Remedy	As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will check the drive shaft on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
Recall number	R/2026/148
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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