Vehicle recall R/2017/248

Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Mercedes-Benz Vito recall: Missing spot welds

DVSA recall R/2017/248 names the Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Mercedes-Benz Vito. It was launched 12 October 2017. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/248
Launched: 12 October 2017
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRX1700
Vehicles: DVSA lists 3 on each model line

What can go wrong

Due to an error during manufacture the rear cross member may not have been fully spot welded. This may compromise the integrity of the structure.

The fix

On affected vehicles check the designated areas and where necessary weld member

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 3. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz V-Class	not recorded	3
Mercedes-Benz Vito	not recorded	3

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/2017/232 Vehicle control unit may not have been correctly updated 20 November 2017, Mercedes-Benz Vito, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
R/2017/324 Retaining ring of the front bearing may be incorrectly located 2 January 2018, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2017/323 Retaining ring of the front bearing may be incorrectly located 2 January 2018, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2017/350 Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded 2 February 2018, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2017/349 Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded 2 February 2018, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2018/131 Front door handles may not be installed correctly 17 May 2018, Mercedes-Benz V-Class

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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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