Mercedes Benz Vito and Sprinter recall: Vehicle control unit may not have been correctly updated
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The vehicles electronic control unit (ECU) may have been incorrectly updated. This may affect the operation of systems controlled by the ECU
- What to do
- Contact a Mercedes Benz dealer to book the free repair. On affected vehicles update the software of the control unit
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The vehicles electronic control unit (ECU) may have been incorrectly updated. This may affect the operation of systems controlled by the ECU
The fix
On affected vehicles update the software of the control unit
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vito | 1 Nov 2007 | 1 Nov 2007 | 4 |
| Sprinter | 8 Nov 2014 | 29 Aug 2016 | 4 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 20 November 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.