Mercedes Benz Vito: Fuel May Leak
Recall Summary Mercedes Benz is recalling 216 Vito and Viano vehicles because fuel may leak from the fuel filter's upper plug area due to a faulty integral heater. Drivers may notice a diesel smell, and if not addressed, fuel could leak onto the road. Mercedes Benz will replace the fuel filter in affected vehicles.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ VITO, MERCEDES BENZ VIANO. Units affected: 216
- Reason
- 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.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2010-12-15
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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