Mercedes-Benz Vito 447 Recall R/2023/012: On Affected Vehicles The Routing Of The Fuel Filter Drainpipe Might Not Meet…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Feb 2023
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- SRX2204
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled Vito 447 vehicles built between 1 December 2020 and 19 April 2022. The routing of the fuel filter drainpipe might not meet specifications. The dealer will replace the drainpipe with a drain plug on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On 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. Defect: On 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. Remedy: Replace the drainpipe with a drain plug on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a diesel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the drainpipe with a drain plug on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Vito 447 built between 1 December 2020 and 19 April 2022 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 7 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 SRX2204 or the DVSA reference R/2023/012. 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 447The rear view camera could display frozen images due to a defect in a memory chip | Book soon | R/2022/271 | |
| Vito 447On 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 | Low | R/2022/233 | |
| 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/2022/366 on 9 Feb 2023, for on affected vehicles a component of the park pawl system may suffer extraordinary wear due…. The one launched after it was R/2023/021 on 20 Feb 2023, for on affected vehicles water might accumulate in the spare wheel well. The water could…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/012, launched 13 February 2023. 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.