Mercedes-Benz V Class recall: Incorrect restraint bars and/or head restraints may have been installed
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Bench seats in the rear may have been installed with the head restraint bars of a different bench seat and/or head restraint variant.
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair. Check the head restraints in the rear area in the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Bench seats in the rear may have been installed with the head restraint bars of a different bench seat and/or head restraint variant.
The fix
Check the head restraints in the rear area in the affected vehicles and replace if necessary.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| V Class | 9 Oct 2019 | 22 Oct 2019 | 3 |
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 8 July 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.