Mercedes-Benz V Class, Vito Recall R/2000/148: Handbrake May Self Release, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Jul 2000
- Launched
- 6,386
- vehicles in the UK
- 1630
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled V Class, Vito vehicles. The handbrake button may become sticky in operation and in certain circumstances may result in self release of the handbrake. The dealer will replace the handbrake lever. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The handbrake button may become sticky in operation and in certain circumstances may result in self release of the handbrake.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE MAY SELF RELEASE Defect: The handbrake button may become sticky in operation and in certain circumstances may result in self release of the handbrake. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the handbrake lever.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in self release of the handbrake.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the handbrake lever.
Are You Affected?
V Class, Vito may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 6,386 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 campaign code 1630 or the DVSA reference R/2000/148. 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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| V ClassThe routing of the interior wiring harness in the area of the centre console might not meet specifications | Low | R/2022/335 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2000/147 on 1 Mar 2000, for heater booster concern. The one launched after it was R/2000/062 on 8 Aug 2000, for possible fire risk. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2000.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/148, launched 1 July 2000. 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.