Mercedes-Benz Vito recalls

The manufacturer has determined that on affected vehicles a potentially defective airbag module from Takata might have been installed during a driver-airbag replacement. In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the airbag may not provide any restraining effect and there could be a risk of injury to the occupants from separating inflator parts.

Fix: Check the airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

17,349 vehicles · built 9 Oct 2003 to 23 Feb 2006

The manufacturer has determined that on affected vehicles a potentially defective airbag module from Takata might have been installed during a driver-airbag replacement. In the event of an accident with airbag deployment the airbag may not provide any restraining effect and there could be a risk of injury to the occupants from separating inflator parts.

Fix: Check the airbag on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.

1,527 vehicles · built 9 Oct 2003 to 23 Feb 2006

Configurations were written into one or more control units that might not meet specifications.

Fix: Update the configuration of the affected control units on the affected vehicles.

1 vehicle · built 31 May 2005 to 31 May 2005

Vehicles fitted with Takata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended when deployed.

Fix: Replace the affected driver airbags on the affected vehicles

28,465 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2006 to 30 Jul 2010

Vehicles fitted withTakata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended when deployed.

Fix: Replace the affected driver airbags on the affected vehicles

25,409 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2010 to 11 Dec 2014

On certain vehicles with the highline version of the airbag control unit the electric resistance in the circuit board of the airbag control unit may be interrupted in the event of an accident.

Fix: Replace the airbag control unit.

4 vehicles · built 5 Jun 2021 to 9 Jul 2021

On certain vehicles with a Diesel engine the coolant pump which is controlled by vacuum might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit.�

Fix: Update the software of the coolant pump and replace the electrical switch valve on the affected vehicles.�

3,440 vehicles · built 23 Nov 2020 to 6 Nov 2021

On certain vehicles with an OM654 classic diesel engine the crankshaft might not correspond with the required specification.

Fix: Replace the engines on the affected vehicles.

10 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2020 to 23 Jul 2021

Mandatory recall requiring the updating of software in the engine control unit with the Euro 5b+ N1 GR.III/N2 emissions standard.

Fix: Update the software in multiple control units depending on vehicle specification and options.

23,179 vehicles · built 17 Jan 2011 to 25 Nov 2014

The gear recognition function in the transmission may not function as intended.

Fix: Update the software responsible for gear recognition on the affected vehicles

2,889 vehicles · built 10 Oct 2019 to 26 Mar 2021

The middle fastening of the roof rail could come loose.

Fix: Carry out a check of the roof rail and replace if necessary.

4 vehicles · built 19 Oct 2020 to 18 Nov 2020

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system on the affected vehicles.

42,820 vehicles · built 22 Mar 2018 to 9 Dec 2020

The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications.

Fix: Update the software of the communication module for the emergency call system on the affected vehicles.

27,214 vehicles · built 28 Mar 2018 to 10 Nov 2020

Vehicles could be equipped with a front axle brake caliper carrier which could have been manufactured outside the specifications.

Fix: Conduct a check the brake caliper carriers on the front axle and as a precautionary measure renew any front axle brake caliper carrier should it be part of the affected batch.

64 vehicles · built 6 Feb 2021 to 10 Mar 2021

The additional lock for the connector of the seat belt tensioner wiring harness in the co-driver�s seat bench may not be locked.

Fix: Check the condition of the additional lock and if necessary lock correctly.

6 vehicles · built 28 Oct 2020 to 29 Oct 2020

Vehicles fitted with an auxiliary battery installed under the right front seat may have been delivered without a seat base cover

Fix: Retro-fit the seat box cover to the affected vehicles

6,860 vehicles · built 25 Nov 2014 to 30 May 2017

Vehicles may not have been delivered with the current version of the printed operator's manual.

Fix: Replace the operator's manual the service booklet and the fuse assignment supplement of the affected vehicles

46 vehicles · built 24 Apr 2019 to 4 May 2019

The screws of the power pack on the power steering may fail.

Fix: Replace and wax the screws on the steering gear and replace the steering gear if necessary.

10,321 vehicles · built 24 Nov 2014 to 23 Sep 2016

Electric power steering sensor may have been manufactured outside of the specification.

Fix: Replace the electric power steering on the affected vehicles.

6 vehicles · built 30 Jul 2018 to 30 Aug 2018

Front passenger air bag off light does not illuminate in some circumstances

Fix: Recode the airbag control unit on affected vehicles

5,906 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2013 to 23 Apr 2018

It has been determined that on Vito models with rotating front seats (SA codes SB5/SB6) the front seats can loosen the wire fixings under the seats when being rotated. Should the wiring harness be damaged in the worst-case scenario this could lead to deactivation of the thorax bag or to unintentional triggering of the thorax bag in the case of a short circuit caused in the process. A disarmed thorax bag is indicated via the SRS indicator lamp. The reason for this is the technical concept which allows for flexible cable harness installation depending on the seat mounting.

Fix: Since the beginning of June 2017 the series has protected the wiring from jamming and damage by using an optimized mounting clip. We will recall and bring the installation of the cables under the swivel seats on the affected vehicles up to the optimized current series status.

209 vehicles · built 1 May 2015 to 31 May 2017

The steering column clock spring may break. This will cause warning messages to illuminate in the instrument cluster but in extreme instances it may cause the driver's airbag to deploy.

Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled to establish sufficient grounding of the steering components.

13,752 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2011 to 31 Jul 2017

The front wheel bearing retaing ring may not be correctly fitted; this may allow the axle to float in the hub.

Fix: On affected vehciles check location of retaing ring. Refit or replace where necessary.

232 vehicles

The vehicles electronic control unit (ECU) may have been incorrectly updated. This may affect the operation of systems controlled by the ECU

Fix: On affected vehicles update the software of the control unit

4 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2007 to 1 Nov 2007

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.

Fix: On affected vehicles check the designated areas and where necessary weld member

3 vehicles

A high pressure fuel line to the fuel pump may work looses and allow diesel to leak

Fix: On affected vehicles replace fuel line

1,869 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2014 to 31 Mar 2016

The brake fluid container may not have been inserted far enough into its mounts or was not secured correctly which can result in it detaching and a loss of brake fluid. The driver could become aware of this by the gradual deterioration of brake performance by having to press the brake pedal further. This can consequently increase the risk of collision.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the brake fluid reservoir on the affected vehicles to ensure it is properly engaged and if necessary fix it in the correct position.

9,399 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2013 to 30 Apr 2016

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.

Fix: 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.

2 vehicles

On certain diesel engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.

5,358 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2014 to 30 Nov 2014

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.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the A-pillar trim.

16 vehicles

A fuel leak may occur from the area of the fuel drain opening in the fuel filters which leaks onto the road.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the fuel filter and replace where necessary.

62 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2010 to 15 Dec 2011

In certain arduous operating conditions it is possible that the air conditioning fan relay could overload and in the worst case could catch fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the air conditioning fan relay with a modified component.

2,924 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2010

On vehicles fitted with the OM646 engine it is possible that an Air Conditioning (AC) hose bracket could chaff the wiring harness for the three phase alternator. If this is not rectified there is a possible risk of a short circuit which may result in a fire.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check for damage to the wiring and replacement if found damaged plus the installation of an additional spacer clamp.

10,805 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2007 to 31 Dec 2010

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.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.

108 vehicles

The rear vent window may have detached itself from both front mounts. It is therefore possible that the rear vent window detaches itself from the body.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to exchange the rear vent window/both rear vent windows.

151 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 2006

Oil may leak from the bottom of the engine oil filler neck. If not rectified this could lead to oil leaking onto the road surface and/or engine damage due to insufficient lubrication.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the engine oil filler neck.

260 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2009

It has been identified that the pane of the rear vent window could work loose from both of the front supports. As a result it is possible that the window could detach from the body and fall away.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have both rear vent windows replaced.

731 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2005 to 31 Dec 2006

It has been identified that the under floor mounted spare wheel may detach from the vehicle due to breakage of the spare wheel support.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the spare wheel carrier replaced.

22,604 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2003 to 31 Dec 2008

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.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject airbags replaced.

3 vehicles

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.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the left hand rear parking brake cable including the clips replaced.

362 vehicles