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Mercedes-Benz - Trailer hitch may detach
Official notice
26 Jan 2017
Last checked
26 Jan 2017
An official DVSA notice concerns Mercedes-Benz - Trailer hitch may detach. Trailer hitch may detach Published 2017-01-26.
What to do now
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fixing bolts/screws for the towing attachment.
Units affected
1
Recall number
R-2016-306
Official notice
2017-01-26
The hazard
The hazard
Trailer hitch may detach
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Where it was sold
Where it was sold
The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected vehicles were sold.
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Affected area 1
Company & contacts
Company & contacts
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Phone
Brand: Mercedes-Benz. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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