MERCEDES BENZ B CLASS ( 01/12/2012 – 01/03/2016) DEFECT: On ‘B’ Class models fitted with ‘Easy Vario’ rear seat option a bolt securing the seat bench to the body may have been omitted during production. This may allow the seat bench to lift during a frontal collision. Seat belt effectiveness may also be compromised.
MERCEDES BENZ B CLASS – REAR BENCH SEAT MAY LIFT UP FROM THE REAR IN A COLLISION & ATTACHED SEAT BELTS MAY NOT BE ANCHORED CORRECTLY
Remedy
On affected vehicles check for presence and tightness of retaining screws. Fit new screws where necessary and tighten all screws to specification.
| Recall Launch Date | 09/05/2016 |
| Recall No. | R/2016/091 |
| Models Affected | B-Class |
| Manufacturer Ref | SRPC1609 |
| VIN Start | WDD2462012J150247 |
| VIN end | WDD2462432J323397 |
| Build Start | 01/12/2012 |
| Build end | 01/03/2016 |
| Vehicle numbers (UK) | 146 |
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