Mercedes-Benz T2 Recall R/1996/035: Fracture Of Metal Brake Pipe, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Feb 1996
- Launched
- 221
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1996/035
- DVSA reference
Mercedes-Benz recalled T2 vehicles built between 1 January 1995 and 31 December 1995. As a result of vibration the metal pipe from the brake master cylinder to the residual pressure valve may fracture resulting in the loss of the rear braking circuit. The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of two new metal brake pipes which have an improved securing arrangement. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
As a result of vibration the metal pipe from the brake master cylinder to the residual pressure valve may fracture resulting in the loss of the rear braking circuit. Because of the unique body design specific to one customer in the UK market no other.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRACTURE OF METAL BRAKE PIPE Defect: As a result of vibration the metal pipe from the brake master cylinder to the residual pressure valve may fracture resulting in the loss of the rear braking circuit. Because of the unique body design specific to one customer in the UK market no other Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of two new metal brake pipes which have an improved securing arrangement.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of the rear braking circuit.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the fitment of two new metal brake pipes which have an improved securing arrangement.
Are You Affected?
T2 built between 1 January 1995 and 31 December 1995 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 221 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1996/035. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| A Class, CLAVariant of rear axle brake hose | Urgent | R/2025/131 | |
| Esprinter 907Fallback level brake force assistance | Urgent | R/2024/223 | |
| GLEOn affected vehicles under specific conditions (such as electric driving in wet weather) the required operating force of the brake pedal for a deceleration intended by the driver might be increased | Urgent | R/2023/346 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/1996/031 on 23 Feb 1996, for restricted movement of handbrake pawl. The one launched after it was R/1996/072 on 22 Oct 1996, for possible loss of brake vacuum assistance. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 1996 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/1996/035, launched 29 February 1996. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.