Mercedes-Benz Viano, Vito Recall R/2010/120: Rear Window May Detach, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Oct 2010
- Launched
- 151
- vehicles in the UK
- C229
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Viano, Vito vehicles built between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2006. The rear vent window may have detached itself from both front mounts. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to exchange the rear vent window/both rear vent windows. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear vent window may have detached itself from both front mounts. It is therefore possible that the rear vent window detaches itself from the body.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR WINDOW MAY DETACH Defect: The rear vent window may have detached itself from both front mounts. It is therefore possible that the rear vent window detaches itself from the body. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to exchange the rear vent window/both rear vent windows.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear window may detach.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to exchange the rear vent window/both rear vent windows.
Are You Affected?
Viano, Vito built between 1 January 2006 and 31 December 2006 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 151 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 C229 or the DVSA reference R/2010/120. 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/2010/127 on 4 Oct 2010, for oil may leak. The one launched after it was R/2010/156 on 27 Oct 2010, for power assisted steering may leak oil. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/120, launched 19 October 2010. 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.