Mercedes-Benz Econic 956
- Affected
- 27
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- RC3040
- Supplier
- Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd
The defect
In specific Econic 956 models used as refuse vehicles, the steel cables of the seat belt anchor, installed between the raised centre seat and the co-driver's seat, may be deformed by more than 90 degrees (contrary to the original specification) as a result of the continual getting in and out of the vehicle.
The hazard
This may cause fractures of individual steel braids on the seat belt anchor. As the required tension force is no longer achieved as a result of individual, fractured steel braids on the seat belt anchor, the seat belt restraint function may no longer be sufficient.
The remedy
Owners are requested to contact an Authorised Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealership to arrange to have the vehicle repaired.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 27 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 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.