Mercedes-Benz Viano, Vito Recall R/2008/176: Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Feb 2009
- Launched
- 18
- vehicles in the UK
- P130
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Viano, Vito vehicles built between 24 June 2008 and 15 October 2008. The window air bags may not fully deploy. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the window air bags. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The window air bags may not fully deploy.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: The window air bags may not fully deploy. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the window air bags.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may not deploy.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the window air bags.
Are You Affected?
Viano, Vito built between 24 June 2008 and 15 October 2008 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 18 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 P130 or the DVSA reference R/2008/176. 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/2008/135 on 19 Jan 2009, for windshield may become loose. The one launched after it was R/2008/173 on 2 Mar 2009, for parking brake may fail. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/176, launched 12 February 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.