Mercedes-Benz Viano, Vito Recall R/2008/173: Parking Brake May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Mar 2009
- Launched
- 362
- vehicles in the UK
- C158
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Viano, Vito vehicles. The potential exists for a material defect to be present in the retaining clip for the outer cable of the left hand rear parking brake. The dealer will replace the left hand rear parking brake cable including the clips. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The potential exists for a material defect to be present in the retaining clip for the outer cable of the left hand rear parking brake. Should the retaining clip fail the outer cable would become detached resulting in holding effect of the parking brake being lost.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that the potential exists for a material defect to be present in the retaining clip for the outer cable of the left hand rear parking brake. Should the retaining clip fail the outer cable would become detached resulting in holding effect of the parking brake being lost. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the left hand rear parking brake cable including the clips replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in holding effect of the parking brake being lost.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the left hand rear parking brake cable including the clips.
Are You Affected?
Viano, Vito may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 362 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 C158 or the DVSA reference R/2008/173. 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/2008/176 on 12 Feb 2009, for airbag may not deploy. The one launched after it was R/2008/160 on 3 Mar 2009, for airbag may not fully inflate. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/173, launched 2 March 2009. 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.