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Mercedes-Benz Classe C V recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns
2
of 4 versions affected
4

This guide has not been translated yet: it is shown in its original French version.

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

VersionRecalls
  • C 200Petrol · 204 hp
  • C 200 dDiesel · 163 hp
  • C 220 dDiesel · 200 hp
  • C 300 eHybrid · 204 hp

Each campaign in detail

  1. Attelage de direction : rappel pour risque de perte de direction

    Manufacturer recall

    Un rappel (alerte européenne SR/03352/25, code Mercedes 4691007) concerne les Classe C fabriquées entre le 2 mars 2022 et le 23 juillet 2025 : un défaut de l'attelage de direction peut desserrer la liaison mécanique entre le volant et le boîtier de direction, avec perte de direction et risque d'accident. Vérifiez au numéro de châssis que l'intervention a été faite.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    C 200, C 200 d, C 220 d, C 300 e
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Boîte à fusibles mal reprise (rappel 2023)

    Manufacturer recall

    Un rappel (alerte SR/02431/25, codes Mercedes 8297014 et 8297015) vise les Classe C fabriquées entre le 31 janvier et le 17 octobre 2023 : une boîte à fusibles mal reprise peut provoquer des coupures de contact ou des protections inadaptées, avec risque de blessure ou d'incendie.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    C 200, C 200 d, C 220 d, C 300 e
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

Checking that a recall was done

  1. Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
  2. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
  3. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

ModelRecallsKnown faultsReliability
BMW Série 3 VII (G20/G21)315.0/5
Audi A4 B9353.5/5
Alfa Romeo Giulia II215.0/5
Škoda Superb III143.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Mercedes-Benz Classe C V had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Mercedes-Benz Classe C V: Attelage de direction : rappel pour risque de perte de direction ; Boîte à fusibles mal reprise (rappel 2023).

Which versions of the Mercedes-Benz Classe C V are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Mercedes-Benz Classe C V?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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