Over 223,000 vans of the Mercedes-Benz brand will be subjected to a global recall
Mercedes-Benz has announced a global recall of approximately 223,000 Vito and Viano vans, produced between December 2002 and February 2006, due to a potential safety risk related to the airbags. The recall, which is being overseen by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA, the German Federal Motor Transport Authority), affects vehicles worldwide, including around 60,245 in Germany.
The issue at hand involves a module supplied by Takata that might have been installed during the replacement of the driver's airbag. In the event of an accident, the airbag gas generator could rupture, causing the airbag to fail to provide restraint. This failure could potentially pose a risk of injury to occupants from separating gas generator parts or the dislodging of metal fragments.
Affected vehicle owners are advised to take this recall seriously. To determine if their vehicle is part of the recall, they can check the official recall details published by Mercedes-Benz, which involve 222,969 vehicles of the Vito/Viano (BR 639) model series in this production date range. Alternatively, they can refer to the recall reference number “15198R” as tracked by the KBA.
Customers can also contact their local authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer or service centre with their vehicle identification number (VIN). The dealer can verify if their specific van is included in the recall and arrange the necessary repairs. For added convenience, affected vehicle owners can visit Mercedes-Benz’s official website or the website of the relevant national vehicle safety authority for recall notifications and instructions.
The remedy for the recalled vehicles involves inspecting and replacing the airbag if necessary. The workshop visit is expected to take approximately one hour and will be free of charge for owners. The service organization of Mercedes-Benz will perform the inspection and replacement.
Customers will be notified in writing by the sales organization. Mercedes-Benz encourages all affected vehicle owners to promptly schedule the necessary repairs to ensure the safety of their vehicles and occupants.
In the wake of the global recall issued by Mercedes-Benz, owners of vehicles in other industries such as transportation and automotive need to be vigilant. To check if their Vito or Viano van from the specified production date range (2002-2006) is affected, they can refer to the published recall details by Mercedes-Benz, involving 222,969 vehicles of the Vito/Viano (BR 639) model series.
For those who aren't able to find their vehicle on this list, using the recall reference number “15198R” as tracked by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA, the German Federal Motor Transport Authority) may offer further clarity. confirmed affected vehicles will undergo inspection and replacement of the potentially faulty airbag module, with the service being free of charge and taking approximately one hour.
