Mercedes Benz Bus
Sprinter
8 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
If your Sprinter is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Mercedes Benz Bus dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.
Notices on record
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Mercedes Benz Bus Sprinter
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POSSIBLE COLLISION BETWEEN BRAKE HOSES AND WHEEL ARCH LINER AT THE FRONT AXLE
R/2020/172 · 4 Jun 2020
4 Jun 2020Defect
Contact could occur between brake hoses and the rear segment of the front axle wing panel liner resulting in chafing.
Remedy
Check the position of the wing liner & modify as per working instructions.
Build window
Built 21 Mar 2019 – 2 Oct 2019
~10 vehicles affected
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OIL MAY LEAK
R/2015/047 · 27 Feb 2015
27 Feb 2015Defect
On vehicles with affected engines the 'O' ring may not have been produced to the correct specification. This may allow oil to leak and contaminate the environment. If excessive oil is lost engine damage may occur.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the chain tensioner sealing ring.
Build window
Built 30 Aug 2014 – 15 Sep 2014
~99 vehicles affected
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FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2012/010 · 25 Jan 2012
25 Jan 2012Defect
It is possible that the fuel filter could suffer a leak in the plug area of the drain opening. This leakage should be identified to the driver by the smell of the diesel however if action is not taken to address the issue the issue could result in fuel escaping onto the road surface.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~14 vehicles affected
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FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2010/210 · 9 Nov 2010
9 Nov 2010Defect
Air-conditioning system may malfunction due to its fuse block being too weak. This could result in the risk of electrical current leak in the fuse block which could result in a short circuit and in extreme cases a risk of fire.
Remedy
Fitment of a modified fuse block.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~19 vehicles affected
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FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2010/069 · 28 Jun 2010
28 Jun 2010Defect
An incorrect cable duct retaining bolt has been fitted. In the event of a crash the cable duct may detach at least partially from the engine. In this situation it is more likely that a short circuit of the unfastened starter/alternator line may occur.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the mounting bolt and fix the starter wiring in place.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~2 vehicles affected
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FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2010/070 · 14 Jun 2010
14 Jun 2010Defect
It has been identified that the fleece filter insert of the engine oil separator may become obstructed with dirt particles. It is therefore possible that an increase in pressure within the crankcase may occur with the result that oil could escape onto hot engine parts. Should this occur a fire may ensue.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the original oil filter replaced with one of a cyclone type.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~8 vehicles affected
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FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2009/036 · 14 Apr 2009
14 Apr 2009Defect
It has been identified that as a result of a cracked piston engine damage can occur whereby oil is ejected into the engine bay and may ignite after coming into contact with hot engine components.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the engine control unit.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~1 vehicles affected
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PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE
R/2009/035 · 14 Apr 2009
14 Apr 2009Defect
The parking brake may become ineffective. It has been identified that the threaded portion of the brake adjuster for the parking brake may break under load due to the wall thickness being too slight.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the parking brake adjuster.
Build window
Affected build dates not specified
~1 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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