Mercedes-Benz Viano, Vito Recall R/2006/153: Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Dec 2006
- Launched
- 3,203
- vehicles in the UK
- CO80
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Viano, Vito vehicles. Due to a faulty control unit the airbag might not deploy in the event of a collision. The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with a modified control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a faulty control unit the airbag might not deploy in the event of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: It has been identified that due to a faulty control unit the airbag might not deploy in the event of a collision. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may not deploy.
The Fix
The dealer will fit recalled vehicles with a modified control unit.
Are You Affected?
Viano, Vito may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3,203 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 CO80 or the DVSA reference R/2006/153. 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/2007/021 on 1 Dec 2006, for short circuit may occur. The one launched after it was R/2006/182 on 5 Dec 2006, for seat belt fastenings may not be secure. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/153, launched 5 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.