Recall number R/2018/163

Recall reference

R/2018/163

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

2018-08-13

Reason for concern

ROTATING FRONT SEAT WIRE FIXINGS CAN LOOSEN

Reason for recall

It has been determined that on Vito models with rotating front seats (SA codes SB5/SB6) the front seats can loosen the wire fixings under the seats when being rotated. Should the wiring harness be damaged in the worst-case scenario this could lead to deactivation of the thorax bag or to unintentional triggering of the thorax bag in the case of a short circuit caused in the process. A disarmed thorax bag is indicated via the SRS indicator lamp. The reason for this is the technical concept which allows for flexible cable harness installation depending on the seat mounting.

Remedy

Since the beginning of June 2017 the series has protected the wiring from jamming and damage by using an optimized mounting clip. We will recall and bring the installation of the cables under the swivel seats on the affected vehicles up to the optimized current series status.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD service.

MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD Reference ID

SRX1801

Number of affected MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD cars

209