Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Recall R/2010/184: Seat Belt May Become Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jun 2006
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- C079
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Sprinter vehicles. The mounting bolts for rear seat belts on the rear seats may not have been torqued to the correct specification. The dealer will check and if necessary re-torque the mounting bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The mounting bolts for rear seat belts on the rear seats may not have been torqued to the correct specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT MAY BECOME INSECURE Defect: It is possible that the mounting bolts for rear seat belts on the rear seats may not have been torqued to the correct specification. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if necessary re-torque the mounting bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt may become insecure.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary re-torque the mounting bolts.
Are You Affected?
Sprinter may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 C079 or the DVSA reference R/2010/184. 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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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2006/046 on 19 Jan 2006, for engine may revert to limp home mode. The one launched after it was R/2006/144 on 1 Sep 2006, for risk of fire. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/184, launched 26 June 2006. 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.