Mercedes-Benz Viano, Vito Recall R/2011/042: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Jun 2011
- Launched
- 10,805
- vehicles in the UK
- C251
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Viano, Vito vehicles built between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2010. Fitted with the OM646 engine it is possible that an Air Conditioning (AC) hose bracket could chaff the wiring harness for the three phase alternator. The dealer will check for damage to the wiring and replacement if found damaged plus the installation of an additional spacer clamp. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fitted with the OM646 engine it is possible that an Air Conditioning (AC) hose bracket could chaff the wiring harness for the three phase alternator. If this is not rectified there is a possible risk of a short circuit which may result in a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: On vehicles fitted with the OM646 engine it is possible that an Air Conditioning (AC) hose bracket could chaff the wiring harness for the three phase alternator. If this is not rectified there is a possible risk of a short circuit which may result in a fire. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check for damage to the wiring and replacement if found damaged plus the installation of an additional spacer clamp.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of fire.
The Fix
The dealer will check for damage to the wiring and replacement if found damaged plus the installation of an additional spacer clamp.
Are You Affected?
Viano, Vito built between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2010 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 10,805 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 C251 or the DVSA reference R/2011/042. 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?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2010/205 on 7 Jan 2011, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2011/050 on 20 Jun 2011, for passenger seat may detach. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/042, launched 16 June 2011. 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.