Vauxhall Meriva: Seat Belt May Open Inadvertently In The Event Of A Crash

Recall Summary Vauxhall is recalling 752 Meriva vehicles because seat belt buckles in the second row of seats may open unintentionally during a crash due to a manufacturing defect. The company will check the identification codes on the affected seat belts and replace those with the defective codes.

Recalling firm
VAUXHALL
Product
Vehicles: VAUXHALL MERIVA. Units affected: 752
Reason
The buckles on seat belts fitted to the 2nd row of seats may have a weakness created during the manufacturing process. This weakness may allow the buckle to inadvertently open during a collision. Remedy: On affected vehicles check the traceability codes of the 2nd row seat belts. Replace those belts which have an affected code.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2015-01-23
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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