Mercedes-Benz A Class recall: SRPC2601 – Interior Door Handle Release
- 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.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair. 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.
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Class | 15 Apr 2025 | 20 Sep 2025 | 19 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 15 April 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.