Mercedes-Benz Vito Recall R/2022/091: Vehicles With An OM654 Engine Might Have A Leakage Between The Vacuum System And The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Apr 2022
- Launched
- 3,440
- vehicles in the UK
- SRX2109
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Vito vehicles built between 23 November 2020 and 6 November 2021. With a Diesel engine the coolant pump which is controlled by vacuum might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit. The dealer will update the software of the coolant pump and replace the electrical switch valve on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
With a Diesel engine the coolant pump which is controlled by vacuum might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLES WITH AN OM654 ENGINE MIGHT HAVE A LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE VACUUM SYSTEM AND THE COOLANT CIRCUIT Defect: On certain vehicles with a Diesel engine the coolant pump which is controlled by vacuum might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit.� Remedy: Update the software of the coolant pump and replace the electrical switch valve on the affected vehicles.�
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicles with an OM654 engine might have a leakage between the vacuum system and the coolant circuit.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software of the coolant pump and replace the electrical switch valve on the affected vehicles. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Vito built between 23 November 2020 and 6 November 2021 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 3,440 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 SRX2109 or the DVSA reference R/2022/091. 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?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2022/069 on 1 Apr 2022, for the wiring harness of the alternator may possibly have been swapped with the wiring…. The one launched after it was R/2022/092 on 7 Apr 2022, for the electric resistance in the circuit board of the air bag control unit may be…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/091, launched 4 April 2022. 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.