Sprinter

All recall notices.

1. POSSIBLE COLLISION BETWEEN BRAKE HOSES AND WHEEL ARCH LINER AT THE FRONT AXLE

   R/2020/172 · 4 Jun 2020

   4 Jun 2020

   Defect

   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

2. OIL MAY LEAK

   R/2015/047 · 27 Feb 2015

   27 Feb 2015

   Defect

   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

3. FUEL MAY LEAK

   R/2012/010 · 25 Jan 2012

   25 Jan 2012

   Defect

   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

4. FIRE MAY OCCUR

   R/2010/210 · 9 Nov 2010

   9 Nov 2010

   Defect

   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

5. FIRE MAY OCCUR

   R/2010/069 · 28 Jun 2010

   28 Jun 2010

   Defect

   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

6. FIRE MAY OCCUR

   R/2010/070 · 14 Jun 2010

   14 Jun 2010

   Defect

   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

7. FIRE MAY OCCUR

   R/2009/036 · 14 Apr 2009

   14 Apr 2009

   Defect

   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

8. PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE

   R/2009/035 · 14 Apr 2009

   14 Apr 2009

   Defect

   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