Vauxhall Meriva recall: Seat belt may not function correctly
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Repeated occupant movement into the seat over the fastener leading to bending of the steel cable. Possible damage of safety belt anchor cable - worst case: Loss of seat belt function
- What to do
- Contact a Vauxhall dealer to book the free repair. This recall is additional to Recall R/2015/201.Improved parts are now available and the manufacturer will now replace the outer pre tensioners.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Repeated occupant movement into the seat over the fastener leading to bending of the steel cable. Possible damage of safety belt anchor cable – worst case: Loss of seat belt function
The fix
This recall is additional to Recall R/2015/201.Improved parts are now available and the manufacturer will now replace the outer pre tensioners.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meriva | 12 Feb 2010 | 11 Feb 2016 | 67,142 |
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 30 January 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.