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Published on 12. 06. 2022
Problem description:
The vacuum-controlled coolant pump may not be tightly sealed between the coolant and vacuum circuits. This may result in the coolant leaking into the vacuum circuit leading to an electrochemical reaction, and increasing the risk of fire.
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Vito vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 23 November 2020 and 6 November 2021.
Mercedes recall code: VS2KU20MPE
Affected models: Vito, V-Class
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 131,681
Source: Rapex Alert 23/2022 A12/00826/22
More info: Fire risk: Mercedes-Benz extends recall to nearly one million cars
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop (see below at "What the owner should do?").
What the owner should do?
If you read about a recall that you think may affect your car, you should make immediate contact with a Mercedes Benz dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
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