Mercedes-Benz Viano Recall R/2010/181: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Nov 2008
- Launched
- 79
- vehicles in the UK
- C096
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Viano vehicles. The fuel tank may not be meeting the required manufacturing safety standards and in the event of an accident could result in a fuel leak. The dealer will replace the fuel tank with a quality assured unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel tank may not be meeting the required manufacturing safety standards and in the event of an accident could result in a fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: On a limited number of vehicles the fuel tank may not be meeting the required manufacturing safety standards and in the event of an accident could result in a fuel leak. Remedy: The recalled vehicles will have the fuel tank replaced with a quality assured unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel tank with a quality assured unit.
Are You Affected?
Viano may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 79 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 C096 or the DVSA reference R/2010/181. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| VianoVariant of driver's airbag | Urgent | R/2025/262 | |
| VianoVariant of driver's airbag | Urgent | R/2025/261 | |
| VianoThe driver's airbag may not correctly deploy if activated | Urgent | R/2021/413 | |
| VianoThe takata driver's air bag might not deploy as specified | Urgent | R/2022/161 | |
| VianoThe driver's air bag may not deploy as specified | Urgent | R/2022/162 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2008/148 on 10 Nov 2008, for front lights / indicators and console lights may fail. The one launched after it was R/2008/149 on 17 Nov 2008, for engine could lose power. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/181, launched 14 November 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.