Mercedes-Benz Travel Liner, Viano, Vito Recall R/2008/130: Increased Brake Pedal TRAVEL, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Oct 2008
- Launched
- 321
- vehicles in the UK
- C153
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Travel Liner, Viano, Vito vehicles. Subject vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect brake master cylinder. The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Subject vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect brake master cylinder. This has the effect of the brake pedal having to travel further before the brakes take effect.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL Defect: It has been identified that subject vehicles have been fitted with an incorrect brake master cylinder. This has the effect of the brake pedal having to travel further before the brakes take effect. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the brake master cylinder replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: increased brake pedal TRAVEL.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake master cylinder.
Are You Affected?
Travel Liner, Viano, Vito may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 321 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 C153 or the DVSA reference R/2008/130. 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/2008/129 on 14 Oct 2008, for full functionality of the vehicle's electronics cannot be guaranteed. The one launched after it was R/2008/137 on 10 Nov 2008, for potential failure of rear axle. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/130, 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.