Vehicle recall R/2020/193

Mercedes-Benz Vito recall: The solder joints on the pins of the plug on the engine may not be to specification

DVSA recall R/2020/193 names the Mercedes-Benz Vito. It was launched 3 September 2020. It covers vehicles built 20 February 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/193
Launched: 3 September 2020
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRX2003
Vehicles: 2 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The solder joints of the engine control unit may not have been carried out in accordance with the specification.

The fix

Replace the diesel injection system control unit.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz Vito (VITO BM447)	20 February 2020	2

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/170 Implausable signals of the rotary sensor within the electric drive can occur at high speeds 3 September 2020, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2020/230 Specific aspects of the calibration of the engine control system may not be to specification 14 August 2020, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2020/218 The threaded connections of the left seat bases with the floor may not be tightened correctly 14 August 2020, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2020/204 Engine control unit software needs updating 14 August 2020, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2020/365 The right hand side radiator coolant hose may chafe against a surrounding component 16 December 2020, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2020/379 The mounted suspension struts are not sufficiently reinforced 23 December 2020, 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.

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