Vehicle recall R/2020/365

Mercedes-Benz Vito recall: The right hand side radiator coolant hose may chafe against a surrounding component

DVSA recall R/2020/365 names the Mercedes-Benz Vito. It was launched 16 December 2020. It covers vehicles built 23 January 2019 to 4 May 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/365
Launched: 16 December 2020
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ VANS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRX2007
Vehicles: 1,797 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the right-hand side radiator coolant hose may chafe against surrounding component due to an insufficient clearance.

The fix

Check and replace the coolant hose if necessary. Fit protective spacer ring if needed.

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)	23 January 2019 to 4 May 2020	1,797

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/379 The mounted suspension struts are not sufficiently reinforced 23 December 2020, Mercedes-Benz Vito
R/2020/193 The solder joints on the pins of the plug on the engine may not be to specification 3 September 2020, Mercedes-Benz Vito
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/2021/100 The additional lock for the connector of the seat belt tensioner wiring harness in the co driver's seat bench may not be locked 13 April 2021, 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

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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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