Vehicle recall R/2018/157

Mercedes-Benz V-Class recall: Rotating front seat wire fixings can loosen

DVSA recall R/2018/157 names the Mercedes-Benz V-Class. It was launched 13 August 2018. It covers vehicles built 1 May 2015 to 31 May 2017.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/157
Launched: 13 August 2018
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRX1801
Vehicles: 176 across the lines below

What can go wrong

It has been determined that on V-Class and Vito models with rotating front seats (SA codes SB5/SB6) the front seats can loosen the wire fixings under the seats when being rotated. Should the wiring harness be damaged in the most serious case this could lead to deactivation of the thorax bag or to unintentional triggering of the thorax bag in the case of a short circuit caused in the process. A disarmed thorax bag is indicated via the SRS indicator lamp.

The fix

Since the beginning of June 2017 the series has protected the wiring from jamming and damage by using an optimized mounting clip. We will recall and bring the installation of the cables under the swivel seats on the affected vehicles up to the optimized current series status

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz V-Class	1 May 2015 to 31 May 2017	176

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Other recalls for these models

R/2018/131 Front door handles may not be installed correctly 17 May 2018, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2018/222 Airbag off indicator lamp does not light up if front passenger seat is recognised as being unoccupied 14 November 2018, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2018/271 To improve the emissions of our vehicle as quickly and effectively as possible via software updates to certain vehicles from model series v class (447.8) 9 January 2019, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2018/311 In order to improve the emissions certain specific calibrations of functinalities must be changed in the engine management of the vehicles 11 January 2019, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2017/350 Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded 2 February 2018, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2017/324 Retaining ring of the front bearing may be incorrectly located 2 January 2018, Mercedes-Benz V-Class

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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