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Mercedes Benz UK Limited

Viano

25 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your Viano is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Mercedes Benz UK Limited dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

25

Mercedes Benz UK Limited Viano · DVSA register

All recall notices.

  1. OIL MAY LEAK

    R/2014/184 · 16 Jan 2015

    16 Jan 2015

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.

    Build window

    Built 1 Feb 2014 – 30 Nov 2014

    ~5,358 vehicles affected

  2. A PILLAR CHECK STRAP MAY DETACH

    R/2012/007 · 29 Feb 2012

    29 Feb 2012

    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.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~16 vehicles affected

  3. SUSPENSION MAY FAIL

    R/2012/001 · 21 Feb 2012

    21 Feb 2012

    Defect

    The bolts connecting the suspension strut lower mounting to the steering knuckle may shear. Should this occur the stability of the vehicle could be affected.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the bolts and nuts that connect the suspension strut lower mounting to the steering knuckle.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~2 vehicles affected

  4. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2011/173 · 2 Feb 2012

    2 Feb 2012

    Defect

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

    Remedy

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

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2010 – 15 Dec 2011

    ~62 vehicles affected

  5. FIRE MAY OCCUR

    R/2011/068 · 24 Aug 2011

    24 Aug 2011

    Defect

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

    Remedy

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

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2007 – 31 Dec 2010

    ~2,924 vehicles affected

  6. RISK OF FIRE

    R/2011/042 · 16 Jun 2011

    16 Jun 2011

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

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

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2007 – 31 Dec 2010

    ~10,805 vehicles affected

  7. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2010/203 · 15 Dec 2010

    15 Dec 2010

    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.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~108 vehicles affected

  8. REAR WINDOW MAY DETACH

    R/2010/120 · 19 Oct 2010

    19 Oct 2010

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

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

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2006 – 31 Dec 2006

    ~151 vehicles affected

  9. OIL MAY LEAK

    R/2010/126 · 4 Oct 2010

    4 Oct 2010

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

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

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2009 – 31 Dec 2009

    ~260 vehicles affected

  10. REAR VENT WINDOW COULD DETACH

    R/2009/142 · 19 Jan 2010

    19 Jan 2010

    Defect

    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.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have both rear vent windows replaced.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2005 – 31 Dec 2006

    ~731 vehicles affected

  11. SPARE WHEEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE

    R/2009/018 · 15 Apr 2009

    15 Apr 2009

    Defect

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

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the spare wheel carrier replaced.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2003 – 31 Dec 2008

    ~22,604 vehicles affected

  12. PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL

    R/2008/173 · 2 Mar 2009

    2 Mar 2009

    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.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~362 vehicles affected

  13. AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    R/2008/176 · 12 Feb 2009

    12 Feb 2009

    Defect

    The window air bags may not fully deploy.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the window air bags.

    Build window

    Built 24 Jun 2008 – 15 Oct 2008

    ~18 vehicles affected

  14. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2010/181 · 14 Nov 2008

    14 Nov 2008

    Defect

    On a limited number of vehicles the fuel tank may not be meeting the required manufacturing safety standards and in the event of an accident could result in a fuel leak.

    Remedy

    The recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank replaced with a quality assured unit.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~79 vehicles affected

  15. FULL FUNCTIONALITY OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONICS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED

    R/2008/129 · 14 Oct 2008

    14 Oct 2008

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to incorrect software transmission the full functionality of the vehicle's electronics cannot be guaranteed.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the SCN coding rewritten.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2005 – 1 Sep 2008

    ~13 vehicles affected

  16. INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

    R/2008/130 · 14 Oct 2008

    14 Oct 2008

    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.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~321 vehicles affected

  17. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2008/143 · 7 Oct 2008

    7 Oct 2008

    Defect

    It has been identified that a fuel leak may occur due to the possible detachment of the fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will have the fuel line replaced.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2004 – 31 Dec 2006

    ~138 vehicles affected

  18. ENGINE MAY FAIL

    R/2010/174 · 6 Aug 2007

    6 Aug 2007

    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.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~1 vehicles affected

  19. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2007/017 · 1 Feb 2007

    1 Feb 2007

    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.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~72 vehicles affected

  20. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2006/142 · 15 Dec 2006

    15 Dec 2006

    Defect

    It has been identified that the possibility exists that a fuel line may not have been fitted correctly and may leak.

    Remedy

    Recalled vehicles will be checked for the presence of fuel leaks if evident the fuel line and fittings will be replaced.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2006 – 15 Aug 2006

    ~102 vehicles affected

  21. AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY

    R/2006/153 · 5 Dec 2006

    5 Dec 2006

    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.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~3,203 vehicles affected

  22. SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

    R/2007/021 · 1 Dec 2006

    1 Dec 2006

    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.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~77 vehicles affected

  23. BRAKE PEDAL TO MASTER CYLINDER CLEVIS PIN CAN BECOME DETACHED

    R/2005/059 · 8 Jun 2005

    8 Jun 2005

    Defect

    The clevis pin which secures the brake master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal cross shaft may become detached due to the possible non-fitment of the securing clip.

    Remedy

    Likely to be affected vehicles will be checked for the installation of the securing clip. Should it be found that the securing clip has not been fitted one will be installed.

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 2003 – 31 Oct 2004

    ~9,212 vehicles affected

  24. ENGINE SPEED MAY REDUCE OR SHUT DOWN DUE TO SOFTWARE ERROR

    R/2004/127 · 17 Aug 2004

    17 Aug 2004

    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.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~592 vehicles affected

  25. THE MOUNTING OF THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE PEDAL MAY DETACH

    R/2004/032 · 30 Jul 2004

    30 Jul 2004

    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.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~779 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Mercedes Benz UK Limited dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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