Mercedes-Benz Vario Range recalls
DVSA has published 3 safety recalls that name the Mercedes-Benz Vario Range since 2002, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 3,676 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Mercedes-Benz Vario Range recalls, newest first
VARIO RANGE · directional control may be lost
25 Aug 2010 · R/2010/113
It is possible that the polystop (Nylock) nut may become loose or detach due to an issue with the plastic retaining ring. Should this occur then detachment of the tie rod/track rod could occur which could result in the loss of directional control.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace polystop nut
14 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2010 to 4 Aug 2010
VARIO RANGE · possible movement of brake pads within caliper
19 Jun 2003 · R/2003/080
The front brake pad anti-rattle spring mounting bolts may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This could result in the brake pads moving about in the caliper.
Fix: Check and if required re-torque the anti-rattle spring mounting bolts.
280 vehicles
VARIO RANGE · brake pedal stop bracket concern
13 Jun 2002 · R/2002/069
The brake pedal return stop bracket may fracture and permit the pedal to rise above its normal rest position. This could delay application of the brake in an emergency.
Fix: Install a supplementary brake pedal stop bracket.
3,382 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 2000
Other Mercedes-Benz models
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.