Mercedes-Benz Vito BM447 Recall R/2020/072: Faulty Parameterization Of Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment Control Unit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 16 Apr 2020
- Launched
- 5,838
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV2006
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Vito BM447 vehicles built between 15 April 2015 and 21 May 2019. Some vehicles have a faulty parameterization of the ,exhaust gas aftertreatment, control unit. The dealer will programme update on the engine control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles have a faulty parameterization of the ,exhaust gas aftertreatment, control unit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FAULTY PARAMETERIZATION OF EXHAUST GAS AFTERTREATMENT CONTROL UNIT Defect: Affected vehicles have a faulty parameterization of the �exhaust gas aftertreatment� control unit. Remedy: Programming update on the engine control unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: faulty parameterization of exhaust gas aftertreatment control unit.
The Fix
The dealer will programme update on the engine control unit.
Are You Affected?
Vito BM447 built between 15 April 2015 and 21 May 2019 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 5,838 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 SRV2006 or the DVSA reference R/2020/072. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vito BM447The right hand side radiator coolant hose may chafe against a surrounding component | Low | R/2020/365 | |
| Vito BM447The solder joints on the pins of the plug on the engine may not be to specification | Low | R/2020/193 | |
| Vito BM447Specific aspects of the calibration of the engine control system may not be to specification | Low | R/2020/230 | |
| Vito BM447The threaded connections of the left seat bases with the floor may not be tightened correctly | Low | R/2020/218 | |
| Vito BM447Engine control unit software needs updating | Low | R/2020/204 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/066 on 16 Apr 2020, for connecting screws on the electric drive may be missing. The one launched after it was R/2019/458 on 4 May 2020, for the bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may not meet specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/072, launched 16 April 2020. 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.