Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled 291 examples of its GLA small SUV, due to a fault that could cause its rear seats to move more than intended.

    “Due to a manufacturing defect, the stop rivets on the adjustment rails of the rear seats may have not been installed. As a result, the seats could move beyond the defined end position during manual adjustment,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.

    “In the event of an accident or hard braking if the rear seats move beyond their defined end position it could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.”

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    • A total of 291 vehicles built in 2024 are affected
    • The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
    • The recall notice is attached here

    If you own an affected model, you should contact your authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule an appointment to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge. 

    For more information, you can call Mercedes-Benz’s customer assistance centre on 1300 762 718.

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    Max Davies

    Max Davies is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Max studied journalism at La Trobe University and stepped into the automotive world after graduating in late 2023. He grew up in regional Victoria, and with a passion for everything motorsport is a fan of Fernando Alonso.

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