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CriticalREC-000948Published 12 March 2020View official notice ↗

2015–2019 Mercedes-Benz Vito

Affected
3,544
Category
Cars
Campaign
RC2751
Supplier
Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd
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The defect

Vehicles with an auxiliary battery installed under the front driver seat may not include a seat base cover, which may result in the seat base being used as a storage compartment, which is not its intended use.

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The hazard

If a conductive object is stored in the auxiliary battery compartment and connects the two battery terminals, this may cause a short circuit and potentially result in a fire, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants and bystanders.

The remedy

Consumers are asked to immediately contact their most convenient Mercedes-Benz Retailer for a replacement retrofit cover, free of charge repair.To find a local Mercedes-Benz dealer, visit https://www.dealerlocator.mercedes-benz.com.au/

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What to do

  1. 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 3,544 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
  2. 2Contact Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd to arrange inspection and repair.
  3. 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
  4. 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.