Mercedes-Benz Citan Recall R/2017/316: Seat Belt Securing Bolts May Not Be Correctly Tightened, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Dec 2017
- Launched
- 15
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1706
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Citan vehicles built between 14 September 2017 and 15 September 2017. The bolts securing the seat belts to the B- and C-pillars on the left side of the vehicle may possibly not have been tightened to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check bolts for tightness and if necessary tighten to correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolts securing the seat belts to the B- and C-pillars on the left side of the vehicle may possibly not have been tightened to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT BELT SECURING BOLTS MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY TIGHTENED. Defect: The bolts securing the seat belts to the B- and C-pillars on the left side of the vehicle may possibly not have been tightened to specification. Remedy: On affected vehicles check bolts for tightness and if necessary tighten to correct torque.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat belt securing bolts may not be correctly tightened.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check bolts for tightness and if necessary tighten to correct torque.
Are You Affected?
Citan built between 14 September 2017 and 15 September 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 15 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 SRV1706 or the DVSA reference R/2017/316. 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/2017/282 on 18 Dec 2017, for electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded. The one launched after it was R/2017/323 on 2 Jan 2018, for retaining ring of the front bearing may be incorrectly located. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/316, launched 22 December 2017. 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.