Mercedes-Benz Vario Range Recall R/2002/069: Brake Pedal Stop Bracket Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Jun 2002
- Launched
- 3,382
- vehicles in the UK
- 1660
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Vario Range vehicles built between 1 January 1996 and 31 December 2000. The brake pedal return stop bracket may fracture and permit the pedal to rise above its normal rest position. The dealer will install a supplementary brake pedal stop bracket. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake pedal return stop bracket may fracture and permit the pedal to rise above its normal rest position. This could delay application of the brake in an emergency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PEDAL STOP BRACKET CONCERN Defect: The brake pedal return stop bracket may fracture and permit the pedal to rise above its normal rest position. This could delay application of the brake in an emergency. Remedy: Install a supplementary brake pedal stop bracket.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake pedal stop bracket concern.
The Fix
The dealer will install a supplementary brake pedal stop bracket.
Are You Affected?
Vario Range built between 1 January 1996 and 31 December 2000 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3,382 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 1660 or the DVSA reference R/2002/069. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vario RangeDirectional control may be lost | Low | R/2010/113 | |
| Vario RangePossible movement of brake pads within caliper | Urgent | R/2003/080 | |
| SprinterWeld seam on rear axle brake mounting flange | Urgent | R/2025/428 | |
| A Class, CLAVariant of rear axle brake hose | Urgent | R/2025/131 | |
| Esprinter 907Fallback level brake force assistance | Urgent | R/2024/223 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2000/142 on 8 May 2001, for unintentional deployment of air bag. The one launched after it was R/2002/114 on 6 Jan 2003, for brake pedal stop fractures. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/069, launched 13 June 2002. 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.