Mercedes-Benz V Class Recall R/2020/368: The Fuel Return Line May Come Into Contact With The Edge Of The Underfloor Panelling, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Dec 2021
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- SRX2008
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled V Class vehicles built between 17 July 2019 and 17 July 2019. The flexible fuel return line may come into contact with the edge of the underfloor panelling resulting in a chafe mark or fuel leak. The dealer will check the fuel line and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The flexible fuel return line may come into contact with the edge of the underfloor panelling resulting in a chafe mark or fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE FUEL RETURN LINE MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EDGE OF THE UNDERFLOOR PANELLING Defect: On affected vehicles the flexible fuel return line may come into contact with the edge of the underfloor panelling resulting in a chafe mark or fuel leak. Remedy: Check the fuel line and replace if necessary. Adjust and correct fuel line routing.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a chafe mark or fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check the fuel line and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
V Class built between 17 July 2019 and 17 July 2019 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.
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 SRX2008 or the DVSA reference R/2020/368. 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/2021/385 on 30 Nov 2021, for the return pipe of the oil cooler could chafe on the front axle cross member. The one launched after it was R/2021/106 on 1 Dec 2021, for the behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/368, launched 1 December 2021. 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.