Mercedes-Benz Viano, Vito Recall R/2006/142: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2006
- Launched
- 102
- vehicles in the UK
- PO70
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Viano, Vito vehicles built between 1 January 2006 and 15 August 2006. The possibility exists that a fuel line may not have been fitted correctly and may leak. The dealer will check recalled vehicles for the presence of fuel leaks if evident the fuel line and fittings will be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility exists that a fuel line may not have been fitted correctly and may leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that a fuel line may not have been fitted correctly and may leak. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be checked for the presence of fuel leaks if evident the fuel line and fittings will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check recalled vehicles for the presence of fuel leaks if evident the fuel line and fittings will be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Viano, Vito built between 1 January 2006 and 15 August 2006 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 102 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 PO70 or the DVSA reference R/2006/142. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VianoVariant of driver's airbag | Urgent | R/2025/262 | |
| VianoVariant of driver's airbag | Urgent | R/2025/261 | |
| 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/2006/183 on 11 Dec 2006, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2007/020 on 1 Jan 2007, for wheel flanges may split. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/142, launched 15 December 2006. 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.