Mercedes-Benz Evito BM447 Recall R/2020/170: Implausable Signals Of The Rotary Sensor Within The Electric Drive Can Occur At High…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Sep 2020
- Launched
- 368
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV2010
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Evito BM447 vehicles built between 23 November 2018 and 27 January 2020. Implausible signals of the rotary sensor within the electric drive can lead to the deactivation of the power electronics of the drive unit resulting in a loss of propulsion. The dealer will update the software of the power electronics control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Implausible signals of the rotary sensor within the electric drive can lead to the deactivation of the power electronics of the drive unit resulting in a loss of propulsion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: IMPLAUSABLE SIGNALS OF THE ROTARY SENSOR WITHIN THE ELECTRIC DRIVE CAN OCCUR AT HIGH SPEEDS Defect: Implausible signals of the rotary sensor within the electric drive can lead to the deactivation of the power electronics of the drive unit resulting in a loss of propulsion. Remedy: Update the software of the power electronics control unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the deactivation of the power electronics of the drive unit resulting in a loss of propulsion.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software of the power electronics control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Evito BM447 built between 23 November 2018 and 27 January 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 368 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 SRV2010 or the DVSA reference R/2020/170. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Evito BM447The mounted suspension struts are not sufficiently reinforced | Book soon | R/2020/379 | |
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| Sprinter, Sprinter 906On affected vehicles the fuel filter heater may be deactivated. If this happens a fuel gelling may occur at low temperatures and an unexpected loss of propulsion cannot be ruled out | Urgent | R/2023/348 | |
| A Class, C Class, CLS, E Class and 1 moreA reset in the cpc control unit could occur whilst driving | Urgent | R/2019/108 | |
| C Class AMGAxle mounting may break | Urgent | R/2017/301 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/198 on 2 Sep 2020, for the bolts on the rear axle may not be tightened correctly. The one launched after it was R/2020/193 on 3 Sep 2020, for the solder joints on the pins of the plug on the engine may not be to specification. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/170, launched 3 September 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.