Mercedes-Benz Evito Recall R/2019/374: One Of The Caps On The High-voltage Power Distributor Box May Not Be Sufficiently Secured, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 38
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV1917
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Evito vehicles built between 23 November 2018 and 1 March 2019. One of the caps on the high-voltage power distributor box may not be sufficiently secured. The dealer will check the plastic cap on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
One of the caps on the high-voltage power distributor box may not be sufficiently secured.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ONE OF THE CAPS ON THE HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER DISTRIBUTOR BOX MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY SECURED Defect: One of the caps on the high-voltage power distributor box may not be sufficiently secured. Remedy: Check the plastic cap on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: one of the caps on the high-voltage power distributor box may not be sufficiently secured.
The Fix
The dealer will check the plastic cap on the affected vehicles and replace it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Evito built between 23 November 2018 and 1 March 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 38 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 SRV1917 or the DVSA reference R/2019/374. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EvitoA software implausibility error in the HV 'battery gateway' control unit may cause the contactors of all HV batteries to be opened unnecessarily | Urgent | R/2022/174 | |
| EvitoThe connection between front axle suspension strut and steering knuckle could loosen | Urgent | R/2021/387 | |
| Esprinter, EvitoThe corrosion protection of the high voltage battery housing may not be sufficient | Urgent | R/2021/039 | |
| EvitoConnecting screws on the electric drive may be missing | Low | R/2020/066 | |
| EvitoPotential decoupling of HV batteries from the electric drivetrain | Urgent | R/2019/320 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/345 on 13 Nov 2019, for steering gear housing cover and power pack aluminium bolts may corrode. The one launched after it was R/2019/375 on 15 Nov 2019, for vehicles were delivered with a higher transmission oil level than intended. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/374, launched 13 November 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.