Mercedes-Benz Viano, Vito Recall R/2007/017: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Feb 2007
- Launched
- 72
- vehicles in the UK
- C103
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Viano, Vito vehicles. In the event of the vehicle being involved in an accident fuel may leak from the fuel tank. The dealer will check the production date of the fuel tank. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event of the vehicle being involved in an accident fuel may leak from the fuel tank.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: In the event of the vehicle being involved in an accident fuel may leak from the fuel tank. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the production date of the fuel tank checked. The tank will be replaced if found to be within the affected range.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check the production date of the fuel tank.
Are You Affected?
Viano, Vito may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 72 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 C103 or the DVSA reference R/2007/017. 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/2006/229 on 1 Feb 2007, for electrical short circuit may occur. The one launched after it was R/2006/223 on 22 Feb 2007, for suspension spring may fracture. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/017, launched 1 February 2007. 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.