Vehicle recall R/2010/203

Mercedes-Benz Vito and Mercedes-Benz Viano recall: Fuel may leak (R/2010/203)

DVSA recall R/2010/203 names the Mercedes-Benz Vito and Mercedes-Benz Viano. It was launched 15 December 2010. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2010/203
Launched: 15 December 2010
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: C236
Vehicles: DVSA lists 108 on each model line

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 108. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Viano	not recorded	108
Mercedes-Benz Vito	not recorded	108

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2010/120 Rear window may detach 19 October 2010, Mercedes-Benz Viano, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2010/126 Oil may leak 4 October 2010, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Mercedes-Benz Viano
R/2011/042 Risk of fire 16 June 2011, Mercedes-Benz Viano, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2011/068 Fire may occur 24 August 2011, Mercedes-Benz Viano, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2009/142 Rear vent window could detach 19 January 2010, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Mercedes-Benz Viano
R/2011/173 Fuel may leak 2 February 2012, Mercedes-Benz Viano, Mercedes-Benz Vito

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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