Mercedes-Benz Citan Recall R/2016/079: Seat Belt May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 May 2016
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1604
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Citan vehicles built between 23 November 2015 and 2 December 2015. The mounting screws of the belt guide brackets at both the left hand and right hand C-Pillars may not have been tightened correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and correct the fixing for the mounting screw of the belt guide brackets. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The mounting screws of the belt guide brackets at both the left hand and right hand C-Pillars may not have been tightened correctly. Therefore the seat belt/s may not perform as intended increasing the risk of injury during a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT MAY FAIL Defect: The mounting screws of the belt guide brackets at both the left hand and right hand C-Pillars may not have been tightened correctly. Therefore the seat belt/s may not perform as intended increasing the risk of injury during a collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and correct the fixing for the mounting screw of the belt guide brackets.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could increase the risk of injury during a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and correct the fixing for the mounting screw of the belt guide brackets.
Are You Affected?
Citan built between 23 November 2015 and 2 December 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 8 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 SRV1604 or the DVSA reference R/2016/079. 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/2016/088 on 22 Apr 2016, for possible loss of power steering assistance. The one launched after it was R/2016/091 on 9 May 2016, for rear bench seat may lift up from the rear in a collision & attached seat belts may not be…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/079, launched 9 May 2016. 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.