Mercedes-Benz Vito 447 Recall R/2022/233: On Certain Vehicles The Gear Recognition Sensor Could Under Certain Circumstances While…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 8 Aug 2022
- Launched
- 1,835
- vehicles in the UK
- SRV2214
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Vito 447 vehicles built between 9 October 2019 and 19 November 2020. The gear recognition sensor could under certain circumstances while shifting to the reverse gear underrun a certain limit parameter and therefore transmit incorrect particular sensor signals. The dealer will replace the gear recognition sensor of the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The gear recognition sensor could under certain circumstances while shifting to the reverse gear underrun a certain limit parameter and therefore transmit incorrect particular sensor signals.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On certain vehicles the gear recognition sensor could under certain circumstances while shifting to the reverse gear underrun a certain limit parameter and therefore transmit incorrect particular sensor signals Defect: On certain vehicles the gear recognition sensor could under certain circumstances while shifting to the reverse gear underrun a certain limit parameter and therefore transmit incorrect particular sensor signals. Remedy: Replace the gear recognition sensor of the affected vehicles. In individual cases it may also be necessary to replace the transmission.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on certain vehicles the gear recognition sensor could under certain circumstances while shifting to the reverse gear underrun a certain limit parameter and therefore transmit incorrect particular sensor signals.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the gear recognition sensor of the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Vito 447 built between 9 October 2019 and 19 November 2020 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1,835 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 SRV2214 or the DVSA reference R/2022/233. 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 447On 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/2023/012 | |
| Vito 447The rear view camera could display frozen images due to a defect in a memory chip | Book soon | R/2022/271 | |
| Sprinter 907, Sprinter 910, Vito 447The behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/417 | |
| Vito 447An incorrect brake line variant may have been installed | Urgent | R/2019/223 | |
| Vito 447Incorrect door lock operating lever on right side of vehicle may have been installed | Book soon | R/2018/381 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2022/225 on 5 Aug 2022, for vehicles might be equipped with an incorrect variant of the tyre pressure label in the…. The one launched after it was R/2022/238 on 16 Aug 2022, for the routing of the transmission wiring harness might not meet specifications. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/233, launched 8 August 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.