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Mercedes-Benz CLA recalled over a restraint defect

Airbags or seat belts

Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) vehicles the belt buckles of the driver and passenger seats might not meet specifications respectively.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • CLA

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 15/01/2025 – 06/09/2025
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • SRPC2516 / 9190319

What to do now

Airbags or seat belts on affected Mercedes-Benz CLA may not protect occupants as designed.

  1. Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
  2. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
  3. Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.

Why it matters. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.

Repairs and costs

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.

If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2025/459). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) vehicles the belt buckles of the driver and passenger seats might not meet specifications respectively.

Defect

Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain CLA (174 platform) vehicles the belt buckles of the driver and passenger seats might not meet specifications respectively.

Remedy

As a remedy Mercedes-Benz AG via its Mercedes-Benz service partners will replace the seat belt buckles on the affected vehicles.

Models

CLA

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Questions

Why are Mercedes-Benz CLA being recalled?

Airbags or seat belts on affected Mercedes-Benz CLA may not protect occupants as designed. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.

Will the repair cost anything?

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty. If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

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