Mercedes-Benz V Class, Vito Recall R/2016/033: Risk Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning And/or Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Mar 2016
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- SRX1600
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled V Class, Vito vehicles. The end pipe of the auxiliary air heater may not have been routed correctly due to a cut out in the vehicle floor that is possibly missing. The dealer will check also the correct routing for the end pipe and where necessary corrected. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The end pipe of the auxiliary air heater may not have been routed correctly due to a cut out in the vehicle floor that is possibly missing. Exhaust from the auxiliary air heater is possibly not correctly diverted under the vehicle floor and could to some extent enter the vehicle interior. There is a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and a risk of fire for the under floor panelling cannot be ruled out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND/OR FIRE Defect: On the affected vehicles the end pipe of the auxiliary air heater may not have been routed correctly due to a cut out in the vehicle floor that is possibly missing. Exhaust from the auxiliary air heater is possibly not correctly diverted under the vehicle floor and could to some extent enter the vehicle interior. There is a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and a risk of fire for the under floor panelling cannot be ruled out. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check for the presence of the cut out on the affected vehicles and drill this if necessary. Also the correct routing for the end pipe must be checked and where necessary corrected.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and/or fire.
The Fix
The dealer will check also the correct routing for the end pipe and where necessary corrected.
Are You Affected?
V Class, Vito may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2 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 SRX1600 or the DVSA reference R/2016/033. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| V ClassFastening of steering wheel height adjustment | Urgent | R/2024/475 | |
| V ClassOn affected vehicles the routing of the fuel filter drainpipe might not meet specifications. The drainpipe could come into contact with the underbody and become damaged leading to a diesel leak | Urgent | R/2023/011 | |
| V ClassThe routing of the interior wiring harness in the area of the centre console might not meet specifications | Low | R/2022/335 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2016/009 on 25 Feb 2016, for doors may double-lock unexpectedly. The one launched after it was R/2016/032 on 23 Mar 2016, for risk of fire. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/033, launched 9 March 2016. 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.