Mercedes-Benz Viano, Vito Recall R/2007/021: Short Circuit May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Dec 2006
- Launched
- 77
- vehicles in the UK
- C095
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Viano, Vito vehicles. The battery to starter motor cable is routed close to the exhaust. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit an additional cable tie to the battery to starter motor cable. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The battery to starter motor cable is routed close to the exhaust. In some circumstances the insulation might melt.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR Defect: The battery to starter motor cable is routed close to the exhaust. In some circumstances the insulation might melt. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit an additional cable tie to the battery to starter motor cable.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: short circuit may occur.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to fit an additional cable tie to the battery to starter motor cable.
Are You Affected?
Viano, Vito may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 77 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 C095 or the DVSA reference R/2007/021. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2006/152 on 1 Sep 2006, for seat belt may de-latch. The one launched after it was R/2006/153 on 5 Dec 2006, for airbag may not deploy. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/021, launched 1 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.