Mercedes-Benz V Class Recall R/2019/222: An Incorrect Brake Line Variant May Have Been Installed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Aug 2019
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- SRX1902
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled V Class vehicles built between 24 April 2019 and 24 April 2019. Possible chafing of the brake line against the engine. The recall notice describes the fix as: if necessary adjust the routing of the brake line and install chafe protection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible chafing of the brake line against the engine.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AN INCORRECT BRAKE LINE VARIANT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED Defect: Possible chafing of the brake line against the engine. Remedy: If necessary adjust the routing of the brake line and install chafe protection.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: an incorrect brake line variant may have been installed.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: if necessary adjust the routing of the brake line and install chafe protection.
Are You Affected?
V Class built between 24 April 2019 and 24 April 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 4 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 SRX1902 or the DVSA reference R/2019/222. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| V ClassThe coolant pump might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit | Low | R/2022/005 | |
| V ClassThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2022/118 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/223 on 9 Aug 2019, for an incorrect brake line variant may have been installed. The one launched after it was R/2019/272 on 14 Aug 2019, for software update required to improve emissions. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/222, launched 12 August 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.