Vehicle recall R/2020/368

Mercedes-Benz V-Class recall: The fuel return line may come into contact with the edge of the underfloor panelling

DVSA recall R/2020/368 names the Mercedes-Benz V-Class. It was launched 1 December 2021. It covers vehicles built 17 July 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/368
Launched: 1 December 2021
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRX2008
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the flexible fuel return line may come into contact with the edge of the underfloor panelling resulting in a chafe mark or fuel leak.

The fix

Check the fuel line and replace if necessary. Adjust and correct fuel line routing.

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	17 July 2019	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2021/189 Vehicles could be equipped with a front axle brake calliper carrier which could have been manufactured outside the specifications 11 January 2022, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2021/266 The middle fastening of the roof rail could come loose 14 September 2021, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2021/198 The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications 13 September 2021, Mercedes-Benz V-Class
R/2022/038 The crankshaft might not meet specifications 1 March 2022, 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/2022/093 A component on the electronic circuit board of the air bag control unit could be damaged or displaced 3 May 2022, 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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