Possible fuel leakage with Mercedes-Benz Vito / V-Class

KBA Recalls Mercedes-Benz News V-Class Vito

12/01/2023

The fuel filter’s drainage line is not routed according to specifications. This can lead to fuel leaking out.

Worldwide, 30,567 vehicles Vito and V-Class model series manufactured between 2020 and 2022 will have to go back to the workshop. In Germany, 1,033 vehicles are affected by the recall.

The fuel line will be checked in the workshop and repaired if necessary. The KBA is investigating the recall under reference number “012418” and the manufacturer code is “0992007”.

Recall details

Make:	Mercedes-Benz
Model:	Vito, V-Class
Year of manufacture:	2020 – 2022
Production:	2020 – 2022
Extent:	30,567
Code:	0992007

Source: KBA 012418

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