Maxus Maxus Recall R/2007/101: Seat Belt Stalk May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Jul 2007
- Launched
- 1,104
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/101
- DVSA reference
Maxus recalled Maxus vehicles built between 1 April 2006 and 30 June 2007. Non-conformity of weld attaching the seat belt buckle brackets to passenger seat frames. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the Minibuses within the affected poplulation and fit a modified (bolted) belt buckle to the seat frame. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Non-conformity of weld attaching the seat belt buckle brackets to passenger seat frames. Affecting all passenger compartment seat locations.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT STALK MAY FAIL Defect: Non-conformity of weld attaching the seat belt buckle brackets to passenger seat frames. Affecting all passenger compartment seat locations. Remedy: Recall the Minibuses within the affected poplulation and fit a modified (bolted) belt buckle to the seat frame.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt stalk may fail.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the Minibuses within the affected poplulation and fit a modified (bolted) belt buckle to the seat frame.
Are You Affected?
Maxus built between 1 April 2006 and 30 June 2007 may be included. Maxus estimates 1,104 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Maxus, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Maxus.
- Book with any franchised Maxus dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2007/101. See how to get a Maxus recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaxusPotential detachment of rear hub assembly | Book soon | R/2007/160 |
This is one of 4 Maxus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Maxus recall launched before it was R/2002/119 on 4 Sep 2002, for seat mountings may not comply with homolgation requirements. The one launched after it was R/2007/160 on 8 Nov 2007, for potential detachment of rear hub assembly. You can also see every Maxus recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/101, launched 3 July 2007. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.