Mercedes-Benz Viano, Vito Recall R/2008/129: Full Functionality Of The Vehicle's Electronics Cannot Be Guaranteed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Oct 2008
- Launched
- 13
- vehicles in the UK
- C160
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Viano, Vito vehicles built between 1 January 2005 and 1 September 2008. Due to incorrect software transmission the full functionality of the vehicle's electronics cannot be guaranteed. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the SCN coding rewritten. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to incorrect software transmission the full functionality of the vehicle's electronics cannot be guaranteed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FULL FUNCTIONALITY OF THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRONICS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED Defect: It has been identified that due to incorrect software transmission the full functionality of the vehicle's electronics cannot be guaranteed. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the SCN coding rewritten.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: full functionality of the vehicle's electronics cannot be guaranteed.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the SCN coding rewritten.
Are You Affected?
Viano, Vito built between 1 January 2005 and 1 September 2008 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 13 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 C160 or the DVSA reference R/2008/129. 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/2008/126 on 14 Oct 2008, for seat belt buckle could detach. The one launched after it was R/2008/130 on 14 Oct 2008, for increased brake pedal TRAVEL. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/129, launched 14 October 2008. 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.