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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class recalls

DVSA has published 7 safety recalls that name the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class since 2008, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 64,290 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class recalls, newest first

  1. A CLASS, B CLASS, C CLASS, CLA, CLS, E CLASS, GLA, SLC, SLK-CLASS · risk of fire

    21 Jan 2016 · R/2015/259

    The high pressure fuel lines have not been manufactured to the correct specification which over time can lead to crack formation and fuel leaking. Fuel escaping in the presence of an ignition source could lead to fire.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the high pressure fuel lines.

    1,327 vehicles · built 28 Oct 2015 to 19 Nov 2015

  2. A CLASS, B CLASS, C CLASS, CLA, E CLASS, GLA, SLK-CLASS · engine may fail

    19 Nov 2015 · R/2015/210

    The camshaft could break and damage the engine due to it not being manufactured to the correct specification. If the condition occurs it will lead to a sudden loss of drive thereby increasing the risk of a collision.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the exhaust camshaft.

    395 vehicles · built 16 Jul 2015 to 11 Sep 2015

  3. GLA, SLK-CLASS · engine may fail

    19 Nov 2015 · R/2015/209

    On certain petrol engines the camshafts may not have been correctly manufactured. They may fail causing engine damage and the engine to stall

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace camshafts.

    4 vehicles · built 16 Jul 2015 to 11 Sep 2015

  4. CLA, GLA, SLK-CLASS · engine may fail

    19 Nov 2015 · R/2015/208

    The camshaft could break and damage the engine due to it not being manufactured to the correct specification. If the condition occurs it will lead to a sudden loss of drive thereby increasing the risk of a collision.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the intake camshaft.

    14 vehicles · built 16 Jul 2015 to 11 Sep 2015

  5. A CLASS, B CLASS, C CLASS, CLA, CLS, E CLASS, GLA, M CLASS, SLK-CLASS · oil may leak

    16 Jan 2015 · R/2014/182

    On certain diesel engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.

    61,672 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2014 to 30 Nov 2014

  6. C CLASS, CL CLASS, E CLASS, S CLASS, SLK-CLASS · fuel may leak

    28 Mar 2013 · R/2013/031

    The flange of the fuel filter may leak due to a non-compliance in the supplier's production process. Should this occur a fuel odour may arise or fuel escape.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel filter.

    806 vehicles

  7. A CLASS, C CLASS, CLK, E CLASS, M CLASS, R CLASS, SLK-CLASS · engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected

    10 Nov 2008 · R/2008/147

    Possibility of transfer of incorrect control unit software which could affect engine shut off control in an emergency situation or the on board diagnosis system or tank/speedometer signal

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace SAM control unit

    72 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 8 Oct 2008

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.