Mercedes Benz Viano: Fire May Occur

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 5,848 Viano and Vito vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because the air conditioning fan relay can overheat and potentially catch fire under certain harsh driving conditions. The company will replace the relay with a modified part to fix the issue.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ VIANO, MERCEDES BENZ VITO. Units affected: 5,848

Reason

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.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2011-08-24

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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