Vehicle recall R/2012/007

Mercedes-Benz Viano and Mercedes-Benz Vito recall: A pillar check strap may detach

DVSA recall R/2012/007 names the Mercedes-Benz Viano and Mercedes-Benz Vito. It was launched 29 February 2012. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2012/007
Launched: 29 February 2012
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: P184
Vehicles: DVSA lists 16 on each model line

What can go wrong

In a situation where the window airbag is deployed the trim that covers the airbag may not stay in a safe position and as such could present an additional risk of injury to the occupant.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the A-pillar trim.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 16. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Viano	not recorded	16
Mercedes-Benz Vito	not recorded	16

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/2012/001 Suspension may fail 21 February 2012, Mercedes-Benz Viano
R/2011/173 Fuel may leak 2 February 2012, Mercedes-Benz Viano, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2011/068 Fire may occur 24 August 2011, Mercedes-Benz Viano, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2011/042 Risk of fire 16 June 2011, Mercedes-Benz Viano, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2010/203 Fuel may leak 15 December 2010, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Mercedes-Benz Viano
R/2010/120 Rear window may detach 19 October 2010, 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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