Vauxhall Meriva: Seatbelt May Malfunction If Vehicle Is Involved In A Collision

Vauxhall Meriva Seatbelt Recall Vauxhall is recalling approximately 63,462 Meriva vehicles because the front seatbelts with height-adjustable seats may not function properly during a collision. The issue involves a steel cable connecting the pretensioner to the seat that may not work as intended. Owners will initially have the cable checked and replaced if necessary, with an improved pretensioner to be installed at a later date.

Recalling firm
VAUXHALL
Product
Vehicles: VAUXHALL MERIVA. Units affected: 63,462
Reason
The front seat belts on vehicles with height adjustable seats may not react as designed during a collision. Remedy: On affected vehicles; Initially check and if necessary replace the steel cable linking the pretensioner to the seat. At a later date the outer pretensioner will be replaced with an improved version.
Classification
Class II
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2015-11-12
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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