2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito Recalls

Launch Date	17/08/2004
Recalls Number	R/2004/127
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ
Recalls Model Information	VITO AND VIANO
Concern	ENGINE SPEED MAY REDUCE OR SHUT DOWN DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR
Defect	It is possible that the engine speed may reduce or in extreme cases shut down due to a software error in the engine management unit
Remedy	Recall affected vehicles and install revised software in the control unit. In most cases this will resolve the problem. In isolated cases it may be necessary to replace the control unit.
Vehicle Numbers	592
Manufacturer Ref	c013
Model	VITO
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Launch Date	30/07/2004
Recalls Number	R/2004/032
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ
Recalls Model Information	Vito Viano and Travel Liner
Concern	THE MOUNTING OF THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE PEDAL MAY DETACH
Defect	Mounting of the foot operated parking brake pedal may permit the mounting to become loose and in extreme cases the assembly may become detached from the mounting bracket.
Remedy	Recall the affected vehicles and replace the pedal assembly with a quality assured component.
Vehicle Numbers	779
Manufacturer Ref	C004
Model	VITO
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Launch Date	06/08/2007
Recalls Number	R/2010/174
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ
Recalls Model Information	Vito and Viano
Concern	ENGINE MAY FAIL
Defect	The engine may stop as a result of the fuel feed lines from tank to engine leaking and or separating because they were not manufactured to the correct specification.
Remedy	Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel feed lines.
Vehicle Numbers	1
Manufacturer Ref	C123
Model	VITO
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Launch Date	02/03/2009
Recalls Number	R/2008/173
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ
Recalls Model Information	Vito and Viano
Concern	PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
Defect	It has been identified that the potential exists for a material defect to be present in the retaining clip for the outer cable of the left hand rear parking brake. Should the retaining clip fail the outer cable would become detached resulting in holding effect of the parking brake being lost.
Remedy	Recalled vehicles will have the left hand rear parking brake cable including the clips replaced.
Vehicle Numbers	362
Manufacturer Ref	C158
Model	VITO
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Launch Date	01/07/2000
Recalls Number	R/2000/148
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ
Recalls Model Information	Vito/V Class
Concern	HANDBRAKE MAY SELF RELEASE
Defect	The handbrake button may become sticky in operation and in certain circumstances may result in self release of the handbrake.
Remedy	Recall affected vehicles and replace the handbrake lever.
Vehicle Numbers	6386
Manufacturer Ref	1630
Model	VITO
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Launch Date	02/01/2018
Recalls Number	R/2017/323
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Recalls Model Information	Vito
Concern	RETAINING RING OF THE FRONT BEARING MAY BE INCORRECTLY LOCATED
Defect	The front wheel bearing retaing ring may not be correctly fitted; this may allow the axle to float in the hub.
Remedy	On affected vehciles check location of retaing ring. Refit or replace where necessary.
Vehicle Numbers	232
Manufacturer Ref	SRX1701 (Van)
Model	VITO
VIN Start	WDF44760123330327
VIN End	WDF4476023333226
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Launch Date	02/01/2018
Recalls Number	R/2017/323
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Recalls Model Information	Vito
Concern	RETAINING RING OF THE FRONT BEARING MAY BE INCORRECTLY LOCATED
Defect	The front wheel bearing retaing ring may not be correctly fitted; this may allow the axle to float in the hub.
Remedy	On affected vehciles check location of retaing ring. Refit or replace where necessary.
Vehicle Numbers	232
Manufacturer Ref	SRX1701 (Van)
Model	VITO
VIN Start	WDF4476032330457
VIN End	WDF44760323333365
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Launch Date	02/01/2018
Recalls Number	R/2017/323
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Recalls Model Information	Vito
Concern	RETAINING RING OF THE FRONT BEARING MAY BE INCORRECTLY LOCATED
Defect	The front wheel bearing retaing ring may not be correctly fitted; this may allow the axle to float in the hub.
Remedy	On affected vehciles check location of retaing ring. Refit or replace where necessary.
Vehicle Numbers	232
Manufacturer Ref	SRX1701 (Van)
Model	VITO
VIN Start	WDF44770323328398
VIN End	WDF44770323333428
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Launch Date	02/01/2018
Recalls Number	R/2017/323
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Recalls Model Information	Vito
Concern	RETAINING RING OF THE FRONT BEARING MAY BE INCORRECTLY LOCATED
Defect	The front wheel bearing retaing ring may not be correctly fitted; this may allow the axle to float in the hub.
Remedy	On affected vehciles check location of retaing ring. Refit or replace where necessary.
Vehicle Numbers	232
Manufacturer Ref	SRX1701 (Van)
Model	VITO
VIN Start	WDF44760523330296
VIN End	WDF44760523331944
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Launch Date	02/01/2018
Recalls Number	R/2017/323
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Recalls Model Information	Vito
Concern	RETAINING RING OF THE FRONT BEARING MAY BE INCORRECTLY LOCATED
Defect	The front wheel bearing retaing ring may not be correctly fitted; this may allow the axle to float in the hub.
Remedy	On affected vehciles check location of retaing ring. Refit or replace where necessary.
Vehicle Numbers	232
Manufacturer Ref	SRX1701 (Van)
Model	VITO
VIN Start	WDF44770523330042
VIN End	WDF44770523333335
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Launch Date	02/01/2018
Recalls Number	R/2017/323
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Recalls Model Information	Vito
Concern	RETAINING RING OF THE FRONT BEARING MAY BE INCORRECTLY LOCATED
Defect	The front wheel bearing retaing ring may not be correctly fitted; this may allow the axle to float in the hub.
Remedy	On affected vehciles check location of retaing ring. Refit or replace where necessary.
Vehicle Numbers	232
Manufacturer Ref	SRX1701 (Van)
Model	VITO
VIN Start	WDF44770123330316
VIN End	WDF44770123333541
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Launch Date	12/10/2017
Recalls Number	R/2017/248
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Recalls Model Information	V-Class Vito
Concern	MISSING SPOT WELDS
Defect	Due to an error during manufacture the rear cross member may not have been fully spot welded. This may compromise the integrity of the structure.
Remedy	On affected vehicles check the designated areas and where necessary weld member
Vehicle Numbers	3
Manufacturer Ref	SRX1700
Model	VITO
VIN Start	WDF44770123237229
VIN End	WDF44770123237229
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Launch Date	08/08/2003
Recalls Number	R/2003/101
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ
Recalls Model Information	VITO
Concern	POSSIBLE FAULT IN AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE
Defect	A component inside the air bag control unit may become defective - Air bag may not deploy in a collision
Remedy	Replace Air Bag control module
Vehicle Numbers	82
Manufacturer Ref	1675
Model	VITO
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Launch Date	01/02/2007
Recalls Number	R/2007/017
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ
Recalls Model Information	VITO & VIANO
Concern	FUEL MAY LEAK
Defect	In the event of the vehicle being involved in an accident fuel may leak from the fuel tank.
Remedy	Recalled vehicles will have the production date of the fuel tank checked. The tank will be replaced if found to be within the affected range.
Vehicle Numbers	72
Manufacturer Ref	C103
Model	VITO
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Launch Date	09/03/2016
Recalls Number	R/2016/033
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ
Recalls Model Information	Vito & V-Class
Concern	RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND/OR FIRE
Defect	On the affected vehicles the end pipe of the auxiliary air heater may not have been routed correctly due to a cut out in the vehicle floor that is possibly missing. Exhaust from the auxiliary air heater is possibly not correctly diverted under the vehicle floor and could to some extent enter the vehicle interior. There is a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and a risk of fire for the under floor panelling cannot be ruled out.
Remedy	Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check for the presence of the cut out on the affected vehicles and drill this if necessary. Also the correct routing for the end pipe must be checked and where necessary corrected.
Vehicle Numbers	2
Manufacturer Ref	SRX1600
Model	VITO
VIN Start	WDF44770323019512
VIN End	WDF44770323019512
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Launch Date	01/12/2006
Recalls Number	R/2007/021
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ
Recalls Model Information	VITO & VIANO
Concern	SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR
Defect	The battery to starter motor cable is routed close to the exhaust. In some circumstances the insulation might melt.
Remedy	Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional cable tie to the battery to starter motor cable.
Vehicle Numbers	77
Manufacturer Ref	C095
Model	VITO
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Launch Date	03/03/2009
Recalls Number	R/2008/160
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ
Recalls Model Information	VITO
Concern	AIRBAG MAY NOT FULLY INFLATE
Defect	It has been identified that due to a faulty aluminium housing the front passenger airbags may not deploy when required. On deployment the inner wall of the container may break resulting in the airbag failing to fully inflate and parts possibly dispersing into the vehicle.
Remedy	Recalled vehicles will have the subject airbags replaced.
Vehicle Numbers	3
Manufacturer Ref	C168
Model	VITO
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Launch Date	29/02/2012
Recalls Number	R/2012/007
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ
Recalls Model Information	Vito and Viano
Concern	A PILLAR CHECK STRAP MAY DETACH
Defect	In a situation where the window airbag is deployed the trim that covers the airbag may not stay in a safe position and as such could present an additional risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy	Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the A-pillar trim.
Vehicle Numbers	16
Manufacturer Ref	P184
Model	VITO
VIN Start	WDF63981323651940
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Launch Date	15/12/2010
Recalls Number	R/2010/203
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ
Recalls Model Information	Vito and Viano
Concern	FUEL MAY LEAK
Defect	It is possible that vehicles fitted with integral heaters within the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the upper plug area. This leakage should be identified to the driver by the smell of the diesel however if action is not taken to address the issue the issue could result in fuel escaping onto the road surface.
Remedy	Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.
Vehicle Numbers	108
Manufacturer Ref	C236
Model	VITO
VIN Start	WDF63960123578537
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Launch Date	05/12/2006
Recalls Number	R/2006/153
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ
Recalls Model Information	VITO & VIANO
Concern	AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
Defect	It has been identified that due to a faulty control unit the airbag might not deploy in the event of a collision.
Remedy	Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified control unit.
Vehicle Numbers	3203
Manufacturer Ref	CO80
Model	VITO
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Launch Date	14/10/2008
Recalls Number	R/2008/130
Make	MERCEDES-BENZ
Recalls Model Information	Vito Traveliners and Viano
Concern	INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
Defect	It has been identified that subject vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect brake master cylinder. This has the effect of the brake pedal having to travel further before the brakes take effect.
Remedy	Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder replaced.
Vehicle Numbers	321
Manufacturer Ref	C153
Model	VITO
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