Mercedes-Benz Viano, Vito Recall R/2005/059: Brake Pedal To Master Cylinder Clevis Pin Can Become Detached, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Jun 2005
- Launched
- 9,212
- vehicles in the UK
- c033
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Viano, Vito vehicles built between 1 November 2003 and 31 October 2004. The clevis pin which secures the brake master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal cross shaft may become detached due to the possible non-fitment of the securing clip. The dealer will check likely to be affected vehicles for the installation of the securing clip. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The clevis pin which secures the brake master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal cross shaft may become detached due to the possible non-fitment of the securing clip.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PEDAL TO MASTER CYLINDER CLEVIS PIN CAN BECOME DETACHED Defect: The clevis pin which secures the brake master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal cross shaft may become detached due to the possible non-fitment of the securing clip. Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be checked for the installation of the securing clip. Should it be found that the securing clip has not been fitted one will be installed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake pedal to master cylinder clevis pin can become detached.
The Fix
The dealer will check likely to be affected vehicles for the installation of the securing clip.
Are You Affected?
Viano, Vito built between 1 November 2003 and 31 October 2004 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 9,212 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 c033 or the DVSA reference R/2005/059. 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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| VitoCheck driver's airbag replace if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/239 | |
| VitoCheck driver's airbag replace if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/238 | |
| VianoThe driver's airbag may not correctly deploy if activated | Urgent | R/2021/413 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2005/003 on 23 Feb 2005, for the blower regulator may fail. The one launched after it was R/2005/056 on 27 Jul 2005, for brake pedal may require more effort than expected. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2005 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2005/059, launched 8 June 2005. 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.