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Mercedes-Benz Vito Activity Recall R/2019/226: Severe Corrosion Of Metal Components In The Rear Area Of The Roof Bed, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2019/226, campaign code SRX1901. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
29 Jul 2019
Launched
1
vehicles in the UK
SRX1901
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Mercedes-Benz recalled Vito Activity vehicles built between 15 February 2017 and 15 February 2017. 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: 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: 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?

Vito Activity built between 15 February 2017 and 15 February 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
  2. Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRX1901 or the DVSA reference R/2019/226. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/209 on 15 Jul 2019, for a welding stud on the main floor may be incorrectly welded. The one launched after it was R/2019/208 on 30 Jul 2019, for possible severe corrosion of metal components in the rear area of the roof bed. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2019.

Source: DVSA recall R/2019/226, launched 29 July 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.