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The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.

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  • 01 Jul 2000MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD VITORef R/2000/148

    HANDBRAKE MAY SELF RELEASE

    Defect

    The handbrake button may become sticky in operation and in certain circumstances may result in self release of the handbrake.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and replace the handbrake lever.

    Vehicles affected
    6,386
    OEM ref
    1630
  • 01 Mar 2000MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD E CLASSRef R/2000/147

    HEATER BOOSTER CONCERN

    Defect

    Electrical heater booster may fail to switch off after the vehicle has been parked. This in extreme cases may lead to an under bonnet fire.

    Remedy

    Recall affected vehicles and install a relay and temperature controlled cut out to control the electrical heater booster.

    Vehicles affected
    1,921
    Build start
    01 Jan 2000
    Build end
    31 Dec 2000
  • 18 May 1999MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD SMART CARRef R/2000/056

    ENGINE DRIVE-TRAIN CONTROL UNIT EFFECTIVENESS

    Defect

    Current parameters of engine drive-train control unit may not effectively control wheel slip under hard acceleration in adverse conditions.

    Remedy

    Reprogramme engine drive-train control unit.

    Vehicles affected
    602
    Build start
    01 Jan 1998
    Build end
    31 Dec 1999
  • 22 Apr 1997MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED S CLASSRef R/1997/025

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID

    Defect

    There may be insufficient clearance between the front brake hoses and the tyre inner wall. In the long term this could result in damage to the brake hose(s) with a risk of fluid loss.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled for installation of a spacer to ensure adequate clearance between the front brake hoses and the tyre walls. Any hoses showing signs of previous contact will be changed.

    Vehicles affected
    3,096
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1996
  • 22 Oct 1996MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD 140Ref R/1996/072

    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE VACUUM ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    In a small number of cases leaks may occur in the vacuum line between the engine and the power brake unit. This would result in a need for increased brake pedal pressure when braking.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of the latest version vacuum line.

    Vehicles affected
    2,233
    Build start
    01 Jan 1991
    Build end
    31 Dec 1995
  • 29 Feb 1996MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD T2Ref R/1996/035

    FRACTURE OF METAL BRAKE PIPE

    Defect

    As a result of vibration the metal pipe from the brake master cylinder to the residual pressure valve may fracture resulting in the loss of the rear braking circuit. Because of the unique body design specific to one customer in the UK market no other

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of two new metal brake pipes which have an improved securing arrangement.

    Vehicles affected
    221
    Build start
    01 Jan 1995
    Build end
    31 Dec 1995
  • 23 Feb 1996MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD T1Ref R/1996/031

    RESTRICTED MOVEMENT OF HANDBRAKE PAWL

    Defect

    As a result of insufficient lubrication at the initial assembly the handbrake pawl operating rod may not have sufficient movement. This could inhibit its correct engagement in the teeth of the of the handbrake ratchet.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the handbrake unit and lubrication of the pawl mechanism. Any damaged parts will be replaced at the inspection.

    Vehicles affected
    1,647
    Build start
    01 Jan 1993
    Build end
    31 Dec 1994
  • 22 Nov 1994MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED LN2Ref R/1994/083

    ROAD WHEEL SECURITY

    Defect

    The wheel nuts do not meet the manufacturer's specification. This could result in road wheel loss.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the original wheel nuts with quality assured examples.

    Vehicles affected
    99
    Build start
    01 Jan 1994
    Build end
    31 Dec 1994
  • 02 Nov 1993MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD 200 SERIESRef R/1993/063

    INCORRECT BRAKE CALIPERS MAY BE FITTED

    Defect

    In isolated instances a floating caliper may have been installed in combination with a ventilated brake disc at the offside front wheel station. Should this be the case excess caliper movement may occur as pad wear progresses.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles to check for the correct caliper/disc combination replacing any incorrect calipers with the correct version

    Vehicles affected
    569
    Build start
    01 May 1993
    Build end
    30 Jul 1993
  • 12 Aug 1993MERCEDES BENZ BUS 800 SERIESRef R/1993/053

    BRAKE PEDAL MAY BECOME JAMMED

    Defect

    The heads of the bolts securing the retarder actuating bracket to the brake pedal may contact the retarder microswitch and cause the brake pedal to jam.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the removal of any protrusion on the retarder switch support bracket and the fitment of the countersunk bolts between the retarder actuating bracket and the brake pedal.

    Vehicles affected
    939
    Build start
    01 Jan 1989
    Build end
    31 Dec 1992
  • 12 Aug 1993MERCEDES BENZ BUS 600 SERIESRef R/1993/053

    BRAKE PEDAL MAY BECOME JAMMED

    Defect

    The heads of the bolts securing the retarder actuating bracket to the brake pedal may contact the retarder microswitch and cause the brake pedal to jam.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the removal of any protrusion on the retarder switch support bracket and the fitment of the countersunk bolts between the retarder actuating bracket and the brake pedal.

    Vehicles affected
    939
    Build start
    01 Jan 1989
    Build end
    31 Dec 1992
  • 12 Aug 1993MERCEDES BENZ BUS 700 SERIESRef R/1993/053

    BRAKE PEDAL MAY BECOME JAMMED

    Defect

    The heads of the bolts securing the retarder actuating bracket to the brake pedal may contact the retarder microswitch and cause the brake pedal to jam.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the removal of any protrusion on the retarder switch support bracket and the fitment of the countersunk bolts between the retarder actuating bracket and the brake pedal.

    Vehicles affected
    939
    Build start
    01 Jan 1989
    Build end
    31 Dec 1992

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