Mercedes-Benz Esprinter, Evito Recall R/2021/039: The Corrosion Protection Of The High Voltage Battery Housing May Not Be Sufficient, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 May 2021
- Launched
- 170
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV2103
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Esprinter, Evito vehicles built between 23 November 2018 and 19 March 2020. The corrosion protection of the high-voltage battery housing may not be sufficient. The dealer will inspect clean and wax the housing of the high-voltage batteries. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The corrosion protection of the high-voltage battery housing may not be sufficient.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY HOUSING MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT Defect: The corrosion protection of the high-voltage battery housing may not be sufficient. Remedy: Inspect clean and wax the housing of the high-voltage batteries. In cases of existing significant corrosion an affected battery module would be renewed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the corrosion protection of the high voltage battery housing may not be sufficient.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect clean and wax the housing of the high-voltage batteries.
Are You Affected?
Esprinter, Evito built between 23 November 2018 and 19 March 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 170 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 SRV2103 or the DVSA reference R/2021/039. 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 | |
| EsprinterA software implausibility error in the HV 'battery gateway' control unit may cause the contactors of all HV batteries to be opened unnecessarily | Urgent | R/2022/072 | |
| EvitoThe connection between front axle suspension strut and steering knuckle could loosen | Urgent | R/2021/387 | |
| EsprinterOn certain front wheel drive vehicles equipped with an additional traction battery the attachment bolts on the frame of this high voltage battery could be loose | Urgent | R/2021/187 | |
| EsprinterVehicles have been delivered with an operating manual that doesn't contain a warning notice for the exclusive use of an approved charging cable for charging the high voltage (HV) battery | Urgent | R/2021/056 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2021/146 on 4 May 2021, for the screw connection of the power supply on the starter might not have been installed…. The one launched after it was R/2021/128 on 5 May 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 high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/039, launched 5 May 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.