Mercedes-benz Vans Vito: Vehicles With An Integrated Backup Battery Have Been Delivered Without A Seat Base Cover

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz Vans has recalled 6,860 Vito vehicles that were delivered without a seat base cover over the auxiliary battery installed under the right front seat. The missing cover could potentially expose the battery or create a safety issue. Affected vehicle owners in the United Kingdom will need to have the seat box cover installed by a dealer.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS VITO. Units affected: 6,860

Reason

Vehicles fitted with an auxiliary battery installed under the right front seat may have been delivered without a seat base cover Remedy: Retro-fit the seat box cover to the affected vehicles

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2020-03-18

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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