Mercedes Benz Cla: Rear Seat Backrest May Collapse In A Collision
Recall Summary One Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake with a load compartment package is being recalled because the rear seat backrest retaining bracket may not have been manufactured correctly. In a frontal collision, if heavy items in the trunk shift and load the rear seat, the bracket could loosen and cause the backrest to collapse, potentially injuring passengers. Mercedes-Benz will replace the retaining bracket mounting bolts.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ CLA. Units affected: 1
- Reason
- It has been identified on the CLA Shooting Brake models with load compartment package the rear seat back-rest retaining bracket threaded connection may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. If the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision and the rear seat back-rest is subjected to heavy loadings from heavy items moving in the truck then the retaining bracket can work loose and allow the rear seat back-rest to collapse and possible cause an injury to any occupants. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicle and replace the rear seat back-rest retaining bracket mounting bolts.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-12-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/48de9a97-c054-4924-950a-1282983ab765