Mercedes-Benz Viano, Vito Recall R/2008/143: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Oct 2008
- Launched
- 138
- vehicles in the UK
- P110
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Viano, Vito vehicles built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2006. A fuel leak may occur due to the possible detachment of the fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine. The dealer will replace the fuel line. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fuel leak may occur due to the possible detachment of the fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: It has been identified that a fuel leak may occur due to the possible detachment of the fuel line from the fuel tank to the engine. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel line replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel line.
Are You Affected?
Viano, Vito built between 1 January 2004 and 31 December 2006 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 138 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 P110 or the DVSA reference R/2008/143. 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/2008/136 on 19 Sep 2008, for electronics may not be fully functional. The one launched after it was R/2008/126 on 14 Oct 2008, for seat belt buckle could detach. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/143, launched 7 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.