Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo, V Class Recall R/2019/208: Possible Severe Corrosion Of Metal Components In The Rear Area Of The Roof Bed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 576
- vehicles in the UK
- SRX1901
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Marco Polo, V Class vehicles built between 16 January 2017 and 21 September 2018. Vehicles could experience severe corrosion of metal components in the rear area of the roof bed. The dealer will replace the mattress check for corrosion and if necessary carry out the repair of possibly corroded areas. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles could experience severe corrosion of metal components in the rear area of the roof bed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE SEVERE CORROSION OF METAL COMPONENTS IN THE REAR AREA OF THE ROOF BED Defect: Vehicles could experience severe corrosion of metal components in the rear area of the roof bed Remedy: Replace the mattress check for corrosion and if necessary carry out the repair of possibly corroded areas.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible severe corrosion of metal components in the rear area of the roof bed.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the mattress check for corrosion and if necessary carry out the repair of possibly corroded areas.
Are You Affected?
Marco Polo, V Class built between 16 January 2017 and 21 September 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 576 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 SRX1901 or the DVSA reference R/2019/208. 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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| V ClassThe routing of the interior wiring harness in the area of the centre console might not meet specifications | Low | R/2022/335 | |
| Marco PoloDismantling or assembly of the additional battery could inadvertently lead to an undetected damage to a wiring harness | Low | R/2022/249 | |
| V ClassThe coolant pump might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit | Low | R/2022/005 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/226 on 29 Jul 2019, for severe corrosion of metal components in the rear area of the roof bed. The one launched after it was R/2019/217 on 30 Jul 2019, for the software of the transmission control unit might not meet specification. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/208, launched 30 July 2019. 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.