Mercedes-Benz V Class Recall R/2019/255: Bolted Connections On Front Swivel Seats Cannot Be Guaranteed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Sep 2019
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- SRX1903
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled V Class vehicles built between 23 January 2019 and 12 April 2019. Possible improperly bolted swivel seat console. The dealer will check and if necessary replace the swivelling console. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible improperly bolted swivel seat console.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BOLTED CONNECTIONS ON FRONT SWIVEL SEATS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED Defect: Possible improperly bolted swivel seat console Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the swivelling console
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bolted connections on front swivel seats cannot be guaranteed.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary replace the swivelling console.
Are You Affected?
V Class built between 23 January 2019 and 12 April 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2 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 SRX1903 or the DVSA reference R/2019/255. 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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| V ClassThe routing of the interior wiring harness in the area of the centre console might not meet specifications | Low | R/2022/335 | |
| V ClassThe coolant pump might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit | Low | R/2022/005 | |
| V ClassThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2022/118 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/293 on 18 Sep 2019, for the protective tinplate underneath the spare wheel recess might tear in the outer areas. The one launched after it was R/2019/292 on 20 Sep 2019, for if the rotary light is switched to a different position very quickly the brightness of the…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/255, launched 19 September 2019. 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.