Mercedes-Benz V Class, Vito Recall R/2017/248: Missing Spot Welds, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 12 Oct 2017
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- SRX1700
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled V Class, Vito vehicles. Due to an error during manufacture the rear cross member may not have been fully spot welded. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the designated areas and where necessary weld member. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an error during manufacture the rear cross member may not have been fully spot welded. This may compromise the integrity of the structure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MISSING SPOT WELDS Defect: Due to an error during manufacture the rear cross member may not have been fully spot welded. This may compromise the integrity of the structure. Remedy: On affected vehicles check the designated areas and where necessary weld member
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: missing spot welds.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check the designated areas and where necessary weld member.
Are You Affected?
V Class, Vito may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3 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 SRX1700 or the DVSA reference R/2017/248. 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/2017/245 on 25 Sep 2017, for handbrake may not hold. The one launched after it was R/2017/252 on 20 Oct 2017, for steering knuckle incorrectly manufactured. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/248, launched 12 October 2017. 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.