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Passenger car — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2025-08-08

Origin: Germany

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class rear seat snap rivets improperly installed, seat may shift

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-08-08
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Models affected	GLA-Class
Defect	The snap rivets of the longitudinally adjustable rear seating may not be installed on the adjustable rails. This could shift the seat position beyond its defined endpoint when manually adjusted. In the event of an accident or of strong deceleration, the rear seating could move out of its defined position, leading to an increased risk of injury to the occupants.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/02886/25
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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