Mercedes-Benz Vito Recall R/2003/101: Possible Fault In Air Bag Control Module, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Aug 2003
- Launched
- 82
- vehicles in the UK
- 1675
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Vito vehicles. A component inside the air bag control unit may become defective: Air bag may not deploy in a collision. The dealer will replace air bag control module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A component inside the air bag control unit may become defective: Air bag may not deploy in a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FAULT IN AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE Defect: A component inside the air bag control unit may become defective - Air bag may not deploy in a collision Remedy: Replace Air Bag control module
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible fault in air bag control module.
The Fix
The dealer will replace air bag control module.
Are You Affected?
Vito may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 82 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 1675 or the DVSA reference R/2003/101. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VitoCheck driver's airbag replace if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/239 | |
| VitoCheck driver's airbag replace if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/238 | |
| VitoConfigurations were written into one or more control units that might not meet specifications | Low | R/2022/244 | |
| VitoVehicles fitted with takata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended when deployed | Urgent | R/2022/157 | |
| VitoVehicles fitted with takata driver airbags equipped which may not function as intended when deployed | Urgent | R/2022/156 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2003/100 on 4 Aug 2003, for possible fault in air bag control module. The one launched after it was R/2003/060 on 12 Aug 2003, for possible loss of power assisted steering fluid. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/101, launched 8 August 2003. 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.