Mercedes-Benz Topsafe Child Seat Recall RCOMP/2004/006: iSOFIX Anchorage May Allow The CHILD SEAT To Detach In The Event Of A Collison, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Nov 2004
- Launched
- 242
- vehicles in the UK
- RCOMP/2004/006
- DVSA reference
Mercedes-Benz recalled Topsafe Child Seat vehicles built between 1 November 2003 and 1 November 2004. The ISOFIX anchorage may allow the child seat to be come detachedin the event of a collision. The recall notice describes the fix as: customers will be contacted and given a full refund in respect of the original child seat. Customers will then be offered a replacement seat from a different manufacturer free of charge. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ISOFIX anchorage may allow the child seat to be come detachedin the event of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ISOFIX ANCHORAGE MAY ALLOW THE CHILD SEAT TO DETACH IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISON Defect: The ISOFIX anchorage may allow the child seat to be come detachedin the event of a collision. Remedy: Customers will be contacted and given a full refund in respect of the original child seat. Customers will then be offered a replacement seat from a different manufacturer free of charge.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: iSOFIX anchorage may allow the CHILD SEAT to detach in the event of a collison.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: customers will be contacted and given a full refund in respect of the original child seat. Customers will then be offered a replacement seat from a different manufacturer free of charge.
Are You Affected?
Topsafe Child Seat built between 1 November 2003 and 1 November 2004 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 242 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 DVSA reference RCOMP/2004/006. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLERear seat belt bolting | Urgent | R/2026/221 | |
| CLABolting of front seats and belt buckles | Urgent | R/2025/533 | |
| CLAMechanics of the seat belt buckle | Urgent | R/2025/459 | |
| C ClassDriver seat belt fitting | Urgent | R/2025/158 | |
| EQSOn certain vehicles the bolting of the rear seat belt buckles might be fastened with an insufficient tightening torque | Urgent | R/2023/210 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2004/127 on 17 Aug 2004, for engine speed may reduce or shut down due to software error. The one launched after it was R/2005/002 on 16 Feb 2005, for side airbags may deploy inadvertently. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall RCOMP/2004/006, launched 26 November 2004. 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.