Mercedes Benz Vito: Short Circuit May Occur
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 154 Vito and Viano vehicles in the United Kingdom because the cable connecting the battery to the starter motor runs too close to the exhaust pipe, which can cause the cable's insulation to melt in some cases. This melting insulation could lead to a short circuit. Mercedes-Benz will fix the affected vehicles by adding an extra cable tie to keep the battery-to-starter cable away from the exhaust.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ VITO, MERCEDES BENZ VIANO. Units affected: 154
- Reason
- 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.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2006-12-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/369704e8-d1a5-4dfe-bf44-4d4087086701