recall information
Recall number
REC-003107
PRA number
2008/10088
Campaign number
RC677
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Affected units
75
What are the defects?
In vehicles built within this date range and fitted with a V6 diesel engine, an open circuit in the chip housing of the crankshaft position sensor can occur under certain circumstances. This is due to contamination of the silicone which occurred during the supplier's chip manufacturing process. When the problem occurs the engine may lose power and stop and cannot be restarted.
What are the hazards?
Malfunction
What should consumers do?
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd will write to owners of all affected vehicles. If you have sold the vehicle, please contact Mercedes-Benz on telephone: 03 9566 9380, fax: 03 9566 6223 or via e-mail: campaigns@daimler.com
Supplier details
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
