Mercedes-Benz Citan 415 Recall R/2018/210: Hole May Appear In The Heat Shield Connection At The Diesel Particulate Filter/catalytic…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1807
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Citan 415 vehicles built between 12 March 2018 and 21 March 2018. A fault in the welding process could cause a leak. The dealer will replace particulate filter/catalyst converter on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fault in the welding process could cause a leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HOLE MAY APPEAR IN THE HEAT SHIELD CONNECTION AT THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER/CATALYTIC CONVERTER HOUSING Defect: A fault in the welding process could cause a leak Remedy: Replace particulate filter/catalyst converter on affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: hole may appear in the heat shield connection at the diesel particulate filter/catalytic converter housing.
The Fix
The dealer will replace particulate filter/catalyst converter on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Citan 415 built between 12 March 2018 and 21 March 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 7 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 SRV1807 or the DVSA reference R/2018/210. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citan 415A software version which is not compatible with the ESP control unit could have been installed | Urgent | R/2021/415 | |
| Vito 639Update software of control units | Low | R/2025/116 | |
| S ClassTo achieve an improvement in the emissions | Low | R/2021/365 | |
| A CLASS(176), B Class (246)Update to the diesel engine control unit software to improve the emissions | Low | R/2021/402 | |
| A Class, B ClassUpdate to improve emissions | Low | R/2021/399 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2018/372 on 21 Dec 2018, for an incorrect length linkage was mounted on the rotation angle sensor of the rear axle. The one launched after it was R/2018/264 on 27 Dec 2018, for post-collision brake function within ESP was not activated during production. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/210, launched 27 December 2018. 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.