Mercedes-Benz Viano, Vito Recall R/2009/018: Spare Wheel May Detach From The Vehicle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 15 Apr 2009
- Launched
- 22,604
- vehicles in the UK
- C173
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Viano, Vito vehicles built between 1 January 2003 and 31 December 2008. The under floor mounted spare wheel may detach from the vehicle due to breakage of the spare wheel support. The dealer will replace the spare wheel carrier. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The under floor mounted spare wheel may detach from the vehicle due to breakage of the spare wheel support.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SPARE WHEEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE Defect: It has been identified that the under floor mounted spare wheel may detach from the vehicle due to breakage of the spare wheel support. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the spare wheel carrier replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: spare wheel may detach from the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the spare wheel carrier.
Are You Affected?
Viano, Vito built between 1 January 2003 and 31 December 2008 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 22,604 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 C173 or the DVSA reference R/2009/018. 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/2009/026 on 26 Mar 2009, for possible engine bay fire and parking brake failure. The one launched after it was R/2009/045 on 22 May 2009, for parking brake may fail. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/018, launched 15 April 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.