Mercedes-Benz CLA Recall R/2016/271: Rear Seat Backrest May Collapse In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Dec 2016
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1626
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CLA vehicles. It has been identified on the CLA Shooting Brake models with load compartment package the rear seat back-rest retaining bracket threaded connection may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. The dealer will replace the rear seat back-rest retaining bracket mounting bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It has been identified on the CLA Shooting Brake models with load compartment package the rear seat back-rest retaining bracket threaded connection may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. If the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision and the rear seat back-rest is subjected to heavy loadings from heavy items moving in the truck then the retaining bracket can work loose and allow the rear seat back-rest to collapse and possible cause an injury to any occupants.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SEAT BACKREST MAY COLLAPSE IN A COLLISION Defect: It has been identified on the CLA Shooting Brake models with load compartment package the rear seat back-rest retaining bracket threaded connection may not have been manufactured to the correct specification. If the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision and the rear seat back-rest is subjected to heavy loadings from heavy items moving in the truck then the retaining bracket can work loose and allow the rear seat back-rest to collapse and possible cause an injury to any occupants. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicle and replace the rear seat back-rest retaining bracket mounting bolts.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear seat backrest may collapse in a collision.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the rear seat back-rest retaining bracket mounting bolts.
Are You Affected?
CLA 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?
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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 SRPC1626 or the DVSA reference R/2016/271. 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/2016/254 on 25 Nov 2016, for seat belt restraint may be impaired. The one launched after it was R/2016/270 on 15 Dec 2016, for extended seat belt may malfunction and reduce effectiveness of shoulder belt. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/271, launched 14 December 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.