Decommissioning of the Rear Wheel Steer System on the Mercedes Vito Taxi.
On 2 July 2013 The Licensing and Appeals Committee meeting approved that the Low Speed Manoeuvrability System on the Mercedes Vito Taxi can be decommissioned by an approved agent of Mercedes Benz and vito taxis returned to their original steering design . This was subsequently approved by full Council and decommissioning can take place with immediate effect The criteria for the decommissioning is as follows
That the RWS to be decommissioned by:-
Replacement of the rear wheel steer trailing arms with original Mercedes-Benz rear suspension or trailing arm units (new ones).
Disposal of rear steering equipment including the button in the driver’s compartment (which should be replaced by a cover plate).
Complete disconnection and re-sealing of wiring so it cannot be used again.
The vehicle to have a full 4-wheel alignment.
Written verification that the work has been undertaken as outlined above will be required from the Mercedes Benz agent
Mercedes Benz have advised that completion of the works as stated above is likely to take a full day and when completed will ensure that the vehicle is still covered by the manufacturers’ warranty and service conditions.