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Automotive · European Union · 2025-05-16

Origin: South Africa

Mercedes-Benz C-class passenger car seat belt safety cap may be incorrectly installed

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-16
Country of origin	South Africa
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Models affected	C-class
Defect	The safety cap on the end mount of the seat belt of the passenger seat may not be correctly installed. The safety cap could become detached over the life of the vehicle, and the belt would no longer be fixed in its anchorage. In the event of abrupt deceleration or in the event of an accident, the belt may no longer have a restraining effect, thereby increasing the risk of accident/injury.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/01846/25
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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