Mercedes-Benz Viano, Vito Recall R/2010/203: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2010
- Launched
- 108
- vehicles in the UK
- C236
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Viano, Vito vehicles. Vehicles fitted with integral heaters within the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the upper plug area. The dealer will replace the fuel filter. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles fitted with integral heaters within the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the upper plug area. This leakage should be identified to the driver by the smell of the diesel however if action is not taken to address the issue the issue could result in fuel escaping onto the road surface.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: It is possible that vehicles fitted with integral heaters within the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the upper plug area. This leakage should be identified to the driver by the smell of the diesel however if action is not taken to address the issue the issue could result in fuel escaping onto the road surface. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in fuel escaping onto the road surface.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel filter.
Are You Affected?
Viano, Vito may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 108 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 C236 or the DVSA reference R/2010/203. 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/2010/150 on 29 Nov 2010, for brake system may not operate to specification. The one launched after it was R/2010/204 on 15 Dec 2010, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/203, launched 15 December 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.