Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class Recall R/2008/126: Seat Belt Buckle Could Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Oct 2008
- Launched
- 194
- vehicles in the UK
- p127
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, B Class vehicles. Seat belt locking pawls may break in the event of an accident which in the most unfavourable circumstances may lead to the seat belt buckle detaching. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the seat belt batch number and replace the seat belt where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Seat belt locking pawls may break in the event of an accident which in the most unfavourable circumstances may lead to the seat belt buckle detaching.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT BUCKLE COULD DETACH. Defect: Seat belt locking pawls may break in the event of an accident which in the most unfavourable circumstances may lead to the seat belt buckle detaching Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the seat belt batch number and replace the seat belt where necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the seat belt buckle detaching.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the seat belt batch number and replace the seat belt where necessary.
Are You Affected?
A Class, B Class may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 194 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, 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 Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code p127 or the DVSA reference R/2008/126. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| A ClassOn affected vehicles the equipped tyres might not meet the load requirements | Book soon | R/2023/190 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2008/143 on 7 Oct 2008, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2008/129 on 14 Oct 2008, for full functionality of the vehicle's electronics cannot be guaranteed. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/126, launched 14 October 2008. 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.