2019 Mercedes-Benz V-Class recalled due to faulty head restraints

Mercedes-Benz Australia has issued a recall for 10 of its 2019 V-Class vans affected by a faulty head restraint component. Affected vehicles were sold between 1 April 2019 and 30 April 2019. Lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the defect relates to head restraint padding that can separate from the securing rods. Mercedes-Benz reports that during an accident, the exposed rods and missing padding may cause injury to vehicle occupants.