Mercedes-benz Cars V Class: Rotating Front Seat Wire Fixings Can Loosen

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 176 V-Class vehicles with rotating front seats because the wire fixings under the seats can loosen when the seats are rotated, potentially damaging the wiring harness. If damaged, this could disable the side airbag (thorax bag) or cause it to deploy unintentionally due to an electrical short circuit. Mercedes-Benz will install an optimized mounting clip to prevent the wiring from being pinched or damaged.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS V CLASS. Units affected: 176

Reason

It has been determined that on V-Class and 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. Remedy: Since the beginning of June 2017 the series has protected the wiring from jamming and damage by using an optimized mounting...

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-08-13

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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