Mercedes Benz Sprinter recall: Seat belt restraint may be impaired
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The seatbelt mountings on the two seater bench seats may not be correctly tightened. This could cause the seatbelts not fully restrain the passengers and heighten the risk of injury if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the seatbelt mouintings. Retighten the seatbelt mountings to the correct torque.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The seatbelt mountings on the two seater bench seats may not be correctly tightened. This could cause the seatbelts not fully restrain the passengers and heighten the risk of injury if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the seatbelt mouintings. Retighten the seatbelt mountings to the correct torque.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter | 10 Mar 2016 | 21 Mar 2016 | 9 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 25 November 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.