Vehicle recall R/2020/367

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

DVSA recall R/2020/367 names the Mercedes-Benz V-Class. It was launched 15 January 2021. It covers vehicles built 23 January 2019 to 4 May 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/367
Launched: 15 January 2021
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRX2007
Vehicles: 1,666 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 V-Class	23 January 2019 to 4 May 2020	1,666

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/249 The engine control unit software needs to be updated 6 October 2020, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2020/241 Engine control unit software to be updated 6 October 2020, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2020/238 The threaded connections of the left seat bases with the floor may not be tightened correctly 1 October 2020, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2020/202 The solder joints on the pins of the plug on the engine control unit may not be to specification 24 September 2020, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2021/193 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 6 July 2021, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2020/100 The head restraint padding may separate from the fastening rods 9 July 2020, 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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