Mercedes-Benz Citan Recall R/2014/097: Braking May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Oct 2014
- Launched
- 1,673
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1402
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Citan vehicles built between 1 September 2012 and 31 May 2013. Due to a fitment error on the production line the possibility exists that on a limited number of vehicles the brake pipes may not have been installed into their correct ports on the ABS hydraulic unit. The dealer will replace where necessary the brake pipes. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a fitment error on the production line the possibility exists that on a limited number of vehicles the brake pipes may not have been installed into their correct ports on the ABS hydraulic unit. As a result under hard acceleration or emergency braking abnormal handling characteristics of the vehicle may occur. In extreme conditions this could result in a road wheel locking causing the vehicle to skid unexpectedly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: Due to a fitment error on the production line the possibility exists that on a limited number of vehicles the brake pipes may not have been installed into their correct ports on the ABS hydraulic unit. As a result under hard acceleration or emergency braking abnormal handling characteristics of the vehicle may occur. In extreme conditions this could result in a road wheel locking causing the vehicle to skid unexpectedly. Remedy: Affected vehicles will be recalled to check brake pipes are fitted correctly to the ABS unit. Where necessary the brake pipes will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a road wheel locking causing the vehicle to skid unexpectedly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where necessary the brake pipes.
Are You Affected?
Citan built between 1 September 2012 and 31 May 2013 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,673 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.
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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 SRV1402 or the DVSA reference R/2014/097. 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/2014/113 on 30 Sep 2014, for steering control may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2014/182 on 16 Jan 2015, for oil may leak. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/097, launched 6 October 2014. 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.